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The ambulatory oncology nurse's role

M E Cooley1, E M Lin, S W Hunter

  • 1Philadelphia Veterans' Affairs Medical Center, PA.

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Ambulatory oncology nurses play a vital role in cancer care, managing diverse responsibilities and facing challenges like telephone triage and time constraints to ensure quality patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology Nursing
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Cancer care complexity is rising in ambulatory settings.
  • The ambulatory oncology nurse is crucial for quality healthcare delivery.
  • Nurses have developed diverse roles within ambulatory oncology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the pivotal role of ambulatory oncology nurses.
  • To identify the multifaceted roles nurses occupy.
  • To outline common challenges faced by these nurses.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative review of nursing roles in ambulatory cancer care.
  • Analysis of common issues encountered by nurses.
  • Synthesis of existing literature on ambulatory oncology nursing.

Main Results:

  • Nurses fulfill various roles: staff, advanced practice, clinical trials, office, and management.
  • Key challenges include telephone triage, time limitations, and care transitions.
  • The ambulatory oncology nurse is essential for navigating complex patient needs.

Conclusions:

  • Ambulatory oncology nurses are integral to providing high-quality cancer care.
  • Addressing challenges like time and triage is critical for effective nursing practice.
  • The evolving landscape of cancer care necessitates a strong, adaptable nursing workforce.

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