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[Advanced nursing practice model for head and neck cancer: A practice development project]
Eva Baumgartner1,2, Roland Giger1, Elisabeth Spichiger3
1Universitätsklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenkrankheiten, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern, Schweiz.
Pflege
|October 18, 2022
Summary
A new advanced nursing practice model improved care for head and neck cancer patients and families. This project enhanced continuity and collaboration across the care continuum for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Practice Development
Context:
- Head and neck cancer presents complex challenges for patients and families, necessitating coordinated, interprofessional support.
- A tertiary head and neck cancer center identified a gap in coordinated patient and family support, lacking a central contact person.
- The need for advanced nursing practice was recognized to bridge this gap and improve care delivery.
Purpose:
- To develop and implement an advanced nursing practice program for head and neck cancer care.
- To establish a coordinating contact person for patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team.
- To enhance the continuity and quality of care throughout the patient's journey.
Summary:
- The project utilized an advanced nursing practice concept, practice development, and action research over four phases.
- Phases included stakeholder analysis, literature review, program definition, pilot testing, and evaluation.
- Methods focused on evidence-based, person-centered care and facilitated interprofessional collaboration.
Impact:
- Improved evidence-based, continuous, and person-centered care across the continuum for head and neck cancer patients and families.
- Enhanced nurses' expertise and facilitated collaboration among internal and external clinicians.
- Patients and families reported high value for the continuity of care provided by the advanced practice nurse.
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