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M M Grant1, P R Anderson, K J Ritchey

  • 1City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA 91010, USA.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|November 1, 1996
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A nursing research department enhanced oncology care by providing extensive cancer nursing education to 1,175 community hospital nurses. Participants demonstrated increased knowledge, improving patient care in oncology settings.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Oncology
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • The Department of Nursing Research and Education aimed to leverage its cancer nursing expertise.
  • A United Way grant facilitated the establishment of an oncology resource.
  • Community educational needs were assessed to tailor the program.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of an oncology educational program on community hospital nurses' knowledge.
  • To establish the department as a resource for oncology nursing expertise.
  • To improve the complex care of oncology patients in community settings.

Main Methods:

  • A needs assessment questionnaire was distributed to outside agencies.
  • An oncology educational program was designed based on assessed needs.

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  • 57 classes were delivered across 21 facilities over 9 months, totaling 417 instructional hours.

    • Main Results:

    • 1,175 nurses participated in the educational program.
    • Pre-test and post-test scores showed a significant increase in participant knowledge.
    • The program successfully disseminated cancer nursing expertise.

    Conclusions:

    • The oncology educational program effectively increased nurses' knowledge.
    • The initiative successfully prepared community hospital nurses for complex oncology patient care.
    • Grant funding was instrumental in achieving these educational outcomes.