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Area of Science:

Oncology Nursing
Palliative Care
Cancer Patient Advocacy

Background:

Palliative care is often delayed until the end of life for advanced cancer patients.
Oncology nurses require enhanced knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care.
There's a need to integrate palliative care earlier in the cancer journey.

Purpose of the Study:

To advocate for earlier integration of palliative care in advanced cancer.
To empower oncology nurses as patient advocates for improved quality of life.
To educate stakeholders that aggressive cancer care and palliative care can be concurrent.

Main Methods:

Discussing strategies for early palliative care introduction.
Highlighting the role of oncology nurses in patient advocacy.
Emphasizing interdisciplinary education on palliative care benefits.

Main Results:

Early palliative care integration can enhance patient quality of life.
Oncology nurses can effectively advocate for earlier palliative care.
Educating patients, families, and physicians facilitates concurrent care.

Conclusions:

Oncology nurses are pivotal in advancing palliative care for advanced cancer patients.
Earlier palliative care improves quality of life and patient experience.
Empowered nurses can lead initiatives to integrate palliative care throughout the cancer continuum.