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Integrating a Nurse Practitioner Into an Interprofessional Team to Optimize Care for People With Cancer and Substance
Deborah Russell1, Gretchen A McNally2
1Deborah Russell.
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
|February 6, 2026
Summary
Nurse practitioners offer crucial symptom management for cancer patients with substance use disorder. Further research is needed to understand this specialized nursing role.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Addiction Medicine
- Symptom Management
Background:
- Nurse practitioners (NPs) manage symptoms in patients with cancer and co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD).
- There is a scarcity of research focusing on this specific patient population and the NPs' role in their care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of nurse practitioners in managing cancer patients with substance use disorder.
- To identify evidence-based practices for symptom management in this population.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on NP roles in oncology and addiction.
- Analysis of existing studies concerning symptom management in cancer patients with SUD.
Main Results:
- NPs are integral in providing evidence-based care for this complex patient group.
- Current literature inadequately addresses the specific challenges and contributions of NPs.
Conclusions:
- The role of NPs in caring for cancer patients with substance use disorder requires further investigation.
- Highlighting NP contributions can improve care models and patient outcomes.
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