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How do participants of a post registration oncology nursing course perceive that the course influences their
1School of Health and Social Care, University of Chester, Parkgate Rd, Chester CH1 4 BJ, UK. d.wyatt@chester.ac.uk
Abstract:
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. It aimed to determine how much the oncology nursing course impacted on practice and what aspects impacted the most. Postal questionnaires, using primarily closed questions, were sent to all post-registration nurses (n=171) who had undertaken an oncology-nursing course at one cancer centre between 1996 and 2003. The course was perceived to have a positive impact on practice and the subjects perceived to be most beneficial included those relating to communication skills, attitudes to cancer and psychological support. In conclusion, the study suggested that there is a positive relationship between oncology education and practice. This research may be used to inform discussions to support current and future investment in oncology education.
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