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A Decade of Achievements: International Society of Paediatric Oncology Baseline Nursing Standards

Linda Z Abramovitz1, Courtney E Sullivan2, Rehana Punjwani3

  • 1University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Global Cancer Program/School of Nursing, San Francisco, California, USA.

Pediatric Blood & Cancer
|December 15, 2024
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The International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) Baseline Nursing Standards offer an evidence-based framework to enhance pediatric oncology nursing globally. These standards have been widely adopted and translated, with a strategic plan for future implementation and research.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology Nursing
  • Global Health Standards

Background:

  • The International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) identified a need for standardized nursing practices in pediatric oncology.
  • Existing frameworks were insufficient for diverse global healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and detail the six SIOP Baseline Nursing Standards.
  • To provide an evidence-based framework for pediatric oncology nursing practice worldwide.
  • To facilitate assessment and improvement of nursing care in diverse economic settings.

Main Methods:

  • Development of evidence-based nursing standards by the SIOP.
  • Translation of standards into multiple languages.
  • Global surveys and documentation of implementation initiatives.

Main Results:

  • The SIOP Baseline Nursing Standards have been translated into six languages.
  • Endorsed by 13 organizations and surveyed in 101 hospitals across 54 countries.
  • Initiatives documented in over 63 institutions in 31 countries.

Conclusions:

  • The SIOP Baseline Nursing Standards represent a significant advancement in pediatric oncology nursing.
  • A 5-year strategic plan is in place for continued advocacy, research, and implementation.
  • Global multidisciplinary collaboration is key to advancing pediatric oncology nursing standards.

Keywords:
childhood cancernursingnursing standardspediatric oncology

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