Development of online cancer resources to support pre-registration nurses and allied health professionals.

Cancer rates are increasing, and more people are living with cancer and its consequences. Healthcare students will be caring for people affected by cancer in all clinical contexts. However, pre-registration programmes can include limited cancer education and not all students will have the opportunity for a clinical placement in a cancer setting.

The impact of oncology education on practice--a literature review.

Cancer care currently enjoys a high national profile in the UK, with a growing emphasis on cancer education for nurses and allied health professionals, however, there is dearth of research into the effectiveness and impact of cancer education on practice. This paper explores the context of cancer care and education and reviews the literature regarding the relationship between the two. It explores the assumption that education positively influences practice and contributes to the health care agenda by supporting the need for further research in this area.

How do participants of a post registration oncology nursing course perceive that the course influences their practice?--A descriptive survey.

The high incidence of cancer necessitates informed and skilled cancer care, a concept highlighted in a number of Government reports. However, there is little research, which explores the relationship between cancer education and practice. This paper reports a descriptive survey to explore the perceived impact of a post registration oncology-nursing course on practice.