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- The text discusses the critical role of oncology nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic and offers recommendations for improving care for cancer patients.
- It highlights the importance of nurses in creating and executing standards of care, emphasizing their pivotal position amid the challenges posed by the pandemic.
- The conclusion points out that while the full impact of the pandemic on oncology care is still uncertain, essential clinical considerations have been identified to guide nursing practice moving forward.
Article Abstract
Objectives: To provide a critical reflection of COVID-19 in the context of oncology nursing and provide recommendations for caring for people affected by cancer during this pandemic.
Data Sources: Electronic databases, including CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsychINFO, Scopus, professional web sites, and grey literature were searched using Google Scholar.
Conclusion: Nurses are key stakeholders in developing and implementing policies regarding standards of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic poses several challenges for oncology services. Oncology nurses are providing a pivotal role in the care and management of the novel COVID-19 in the year landmarked as the International Year of the Nurse.
Implications For Nursing Practice: It is too early to tell what shape this pandemic will take and its impact on oncology care. However, several important clinical considerations have been discussed to inform oncology nursing care and practice.
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