Aim(s): To understand the experiences of advanced practice nurses working in cancer care.
Design: Phenomenological qualitative study.
Methods: Three focus groups were held to collect qualitative data.
Purpose: The growing complexity of cancer treatments requires changes in how care is organized and who provides it. The incorporation of advanced practice nursing roles within multidisciplinary teams can improve care in cancer patients. This study aims to understand the lived experience of cancer patients and multidisciplinary professionals in relation to the care provided by advanced practice nurses (APN).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: This study assessed the application of advanced practice nursing competencies in cancer care to identify obstacles to their full implementation.
Background: Internationally, the implementation of advanced practice nursing roles depends on the context and environment, which shape the definition, scope and competencies associated with these roles.
Methods: Nurses participated in two rounds of an online Delphi survey about the competencies of advanced practice oncology nurses.
Objective: Antineoplastic drugs are considered high risk, and computerized systems favor safe administration. The objective of the study was to test the usefulness and safety of a new mobile device compared to the standard device for administering these antineoplastic treatments.
Data Sources: This multicenter, quasi-experimental pre-post study assessed an intervention in two cancer centers in June and July 2020.