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Practice Innovations, Change Management, and Resilience in Oncology Care Settings.
Tracy K Gosselin1, Anne M Ireland2, Susie Newton3
1Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
Oncology Nursing Forum
|October 22, 2015
Summary
Nurses are essential for improving patient care through innovative healthcare solutions. Their involvement in developing and implementing new strategies drives progress in healthcare delivery nationwide.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Innovation
- Nursing Practice Advancement
- Quality Patient Care
Background:
- The imperative to enhance nursing practice and patient care quality is paramount.
- Nursing's pivotal role in healthcare delivery necessitates a focus on innovation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To underscore the critical role of nursing in driving healthcare advancements.
- To highlight the importance of nursing in designing and implementing innovations.
Main Methods:
- This abstract does not detail specific methods.
- Focuses on the conceptual role of nursing in innovation.
Main Results:
- Nursing's contribution is integral to advancing healthcare delivery.
- Commitment to patient care and practice advancement is a core nursing tenet.
Conclusions:
- Nursing is fundamental to the successful design and implementation of healthcare innovations.
- Advancing nursing practice is key to improving the quality of patient care.
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