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Quality assurance issues in oncology nursing
1Department of Physiological Nursing, University of California, San Francisco 94143-0610.
Cancer
|July 1, 1989
Summary
This study proposes clinical indicators to measure oncology nursing care quality, based on established standards. It addresses challenges in quality assurance for diverse cancer patient populations.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Clinical Practice Standards
Background:
- The challenge lies in assessing the quality of nursing care for oncology patients.
- Developing measurable indicators for clinical and organizational excellence in oncology nursing is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose clinical indicators for measuring the quality of oncology nursing practice.
- To provide a framework based on the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and American Nurses' Association (ANA) Standards.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the ONS/ANA Standards of Oncology Nursing Practice, which include structure, process, and outcome criteria.
- Focusing on 11 high-incidence problem areas in cancer patient care.
- Suggesting specific clinical indicators derived from these standards and the scope of nursing care.
Main Results:
- The report offers potential clinical indicators for oncology nursing practice.
- It identifies key challenges in quality assurance, including patient population diversity, limited research on indicators, and the absence of a national database.
Conclusions:
- Development of specific clinical indicators is essential for evaluating oncology nursing quality.
- Addressing identified challenges is necessary for establishing reliable quality assurance and performance thresholds in cancer nursing.