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Consensus statements: ambulatory pediatric oncology nursing practice
Susanne B Conley1, Joan O'Hanlon Curry, Melissa Hines
1Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA. susanne_conley@dfci.harvard.edu
Summary
Pediatric oncology nurses face unique challenges in ambulatory care due to the shift from inpatient to outpatient treatment. This workshop identified key issues and developed practice standards for ambulatory pediatric oncology nursing.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Ambulatory Care
- Oncology Nursing
Background:
- The shift towards outpatient cancer treatment presents unique challenges for pediatric oncology nurses.
- Issues include staffing, telephone triage, home care, scheduling, patient flow, and inter-institutional communication.
Framework:
- The workshop utilized evidence from adult ambulatory oncology literature and standards.
- Recommendations from expert pediatric oncology nurse participants were incorporated.
Implementation:
- A pre-conference workshop at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing (APHON) was held in September 2008.
- The workshop focused on addressing concerns of pediatric oncology nurses in the ambulatory setting.
Implications:
- The workshop developed global statements on pediatric oncology ambulatory practice standards.
- Consensus on practice standards highlights the need for continued attention to ambulatory nursing staff and practice advancement.
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