Nurse Practitioner Role Improves Radiation Oncology Follow-Up Care, Patient Experience
A posttreatment program demonstrated that nurse practitioner-led follow-up visits can be an essential component of radiation therapy.
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Nurse Educational Workshop Improves Communications With Patients About Sexual Health
Oncology nurses’ knowledge of sexual health concerns and barriers to conversations between nurses and patients regarding sexual health were improved with a nurse-education workshop.
Mobility Tech: Focus on Ambulation, ADLs, and Personal Care in Hospitalized Patients With Cancer
Incorporating this new position improved overall ambulation and personal hygiene among hospitalized patients on the oncology and BMT units.
Full-Time Nurse Position Facilitates Safe and Effective Chemotherapy Delivery
Oncology nurse position was created to address barriers to safe, effective chemotherapy delivery both on and off the oncology inpatient units.
Implementing, Evaluating a Survivorship Program for Patients With Recurrent Breast Cancer
The Healthy Outcomes for Positivity and Encouragement (HOPE) survivorship program offered nurse navigator-based coaching tailored to the unique needs of patients with recurrent breast cancer.
Best Practices for Replacing Peripherally Inserted Intravenous Catheters
A literature review found that clinically indicated replacement of PIVs is better for older patients with cancer compared with timed replacement.
Oral or IV Dexamethasone Prophylaxis for Prevention of Paclitaxel-Related Hypersensitivity Reactions?
Literature review prompts a call for randomized, controlled trials comparing oral and IV dexamethasone prophylaxis in the setting of paclitaxel administration.
Prior Caregiver Education Improves Discharge Process for Patients Treated With Autologous HSCT
The goal of this initiative was to create a discharge process that was easier on patients and caregivers, and allowed for an earlier discharge time.
Recognizing Elder Abuse in Cancer Care
Despite a lack of reports in the literature, elder abuse is a significant concern and oncology nurses should be aware of its signs.
Timed Voiding Initiative Reduced Falls in Hospitalized Patients With Cancer
Planned provision of patient assistance was key in this program developed to reduce the number of falls and fall-related injuries in hospitalized patients with cancer.
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