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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Growing referrals for suspected bowel cancer present a significant challenge to healthcare services.
  • The '2 week wait' (2WW) pathway is crucial for timely diagnosis of bowel cancer.
  • Existing services face increasing demand, necessitating innovative solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and implementation of a nurse-led 2WW service for suspected bowel cancer.
  • To provide a rationale for a nurse-led approach within the national guideline framework.
  • To examine the integration of telephone support and discuss challenges encountered.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a nurse-led service model for the 2WW pathway.
  • Adherence to national guidelines for suspected bowel cancer referrals.
  • Implementation of patient safety protocols.
  • Integration of telephone-based patient assessment and support.

Main Results:

  • Successful establishment of a reliable and flexible nurse-led 2WW service.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage increasing referral numbers efficiently.
  • Insights gained into patient safety processes and telephone service integration.

Conclusions:

  • Nurse-led services can effectively address the increasing demand in 2WW bowel cancer pathways.
  • Careful planning and adherence to guidelines ensure patient safety.
  • Telephone support can enhance the flexibility and accessibility of the 2WW service.
Keywords:
CancerDiagnosisNurse-led clinicsProtocolsService developmentWaiting times

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