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Safe chemotherapy in the home environment
1Paula Chavis-Parker, MSN, RN, PHCNS-BC, OCN, is a student, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Doctor of Nursing Program, Huntsville, Alabama.
Home Healthcare Now
|May 7, 2015
Summary
Home administration of chemotherapy is common for cancer patients, improving quality of life. Home healthcare nurses play a vital role in managing side effects and enhancing patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Cancer Care
- Home Healthcare
Background:
- Guidelines for chemotherapy exist for acute and outpatient settings.
- Home administration of chemotherapy is increasingly common due to patient preference, cost-effectiveness, and demand.
- Oral and intravenous chemotherapy can be administered in the home environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review literature on the safe and effective administration of chemotherapy in the home.
- To highlight the role of home healthcare nurses in managing chemotherapy side effects.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on home chemotherapy administration.
Main Results:
- Home chemotherapy administration is a feasible and common practice.
- Home healthcare nurses significantly influence the management of chemotherapy's adverse effects.
- Effective management in the home setting improves patient quality of life and outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Home administration of chemotherapy is a safe and effective option for cancer patients.
- Home healthcare nurses are crucial for successful home chemotherapy treatment.
- This approach enhances patient quality of life and overall treatment outcomes.
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