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Translating psychosocial research findings into practice guidelines
Pamela S Hinds1, Jami S Gattuso, Elizabeth Barnwell
1Division of Nursing Research, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105-2794, USA. pam.hinds@stjude.org
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|August 12, 2003
Summary
Healthcare professionals can now use new evidence-based psychosocial guidelines to improve hopefulness in pediatric cancer patients. These guidelines address the psychosocial needs often missing from traditional care plans.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare
- Psychology
- Oncology
Background:
- Evidence-based practice guidelines are crucial for healthcare professionals.
- Current guidelines often overlook psychosocial patient care dimensions.
- There is a need for guidelines addressing psychosocial aspects in pediatric cancer care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop evidence-based psychosocial guidelines for pediatric cancer patients.
- To foster hopefulness in patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- To integrate psychosocial care into standard treatment protocols.
Main Methods:
- An interdisciplinary hospital-based team developed the guidelines.
- The process focused on incorporating psychosocial dimensions into patient care.
- Four clinical care projects were derived from the developed guidelines.
Main Results:
- Successful development of evidence-based psychosocial guidelines.
- Guidelines designed to foster hopefulness in pediatric cancer patients and their support systems.
- Creation of four actionable clinical care projects.
Conclusions:
- The developed guidelines enhance psychosocial support for pediatric cancer patients.
- These guidelines can improve hopefulness and patient outcomes.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is key to creating comprehensive care guidelines.