Clinical journal of oncology nursing最新文献

Muslim patients with cancer are part of a growing minority religious population in the United States, necessitating that oncology nurses are well prepared to serve this community.

Background: An interprofessional approach to patient care contributes to quality outcomes, aligned goals of care, and communication among teams. Interventional oncology (IO) is an innovative specialty that may combine multiple disciplines and requires effective communication and a team-based approach to deliver high-quality care.

Objectives: This article presents a leadership perspective on interprofessional collaboration in cancer care, specifically focusing on the importance of communication and a team-based approach for patient-centered care within IO programs.

Methods: The author conducted a search using the CINAHL® Plus database. Keywords such as interventional oncology, interventional oncology nursing, and interventional oncology programs and associated themes, including multidisciplinary collaboration and tumor boards, were used to identify evidence within the IO specialty.

Findings: Advancements in treatment provide patients with options to manage their disease among multiple disciplines. There is minimal to no evidence on IO programs and their impact on patient outcomes through interprofessional collaboration. Clinical IO care teams need to operate in an interprofessional framework to provide patient-centered care.

Background: Interventional oncology (IO) is a specialized field that focuses on using minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to support and treat patients with cancer. Oncology nursing has evolved from nurses providing care to also helping navigate the complexities of modern cancer treatment, such as IO.

Objectives: This article explores the evolution of IO, highlighting the role of oncology nurses and emphasizing the importance of specialized education to equip nurses with the necessary knowledge and skills to support patients undergoing IO procedures.

Methods: The article reviews the advancements in IO procedures, including diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care, and assesses the impact of specialized education on nursing practice. Various educational strategies are discussed to enhance nurses' competencies in IO.

Findings: Specialized education in IO helps nurses effectively support patients and improve outcomes, ultimately leading to better patient engagement and reduced anxiety. Interprofessional collaboration and continuous professional development aim to maintain high standards of care in the ever-evolving field of IO.

Background: IV smart pumps (IVSPs) are essential for antineoplastic infusion delivery. However, air-in-line (AIL) alarms, a common IVSP alarm, may contribute to alarm fatigue, treatment delays, and workflow inefficiencies, affecting patient safety, wasted time, and nursing workload.

Objectives: This scoping review examines the literature on IVSP alarms, with a focus on AIL alarms. The review sought to identify the frequency and causes of these alarms, their relationship with alarm fatigue, and their implications on patient safety, time burden, and nursing practice.

Methods: The primary author searched PubMed®, Scopus®, and CINAHL® for English-language articles published from January 1, 2000, to September 30, 2024, with a focus on IVSP alarms, patient impact, and nursing outcomes. Of 197 entries screened, 37 full-text articles met inclusion criteria.

Findings: Evidence suggests that AIL alarms contribute to nonactionable alerts and treatment delays, with alarm fatigue being an underexplored concern in oncology. In outpatient settings, oncology nurses face frequent workflow interruptions, compounded by inconsistent alarm management and underused IVSP-generated data review. Limited evidence highlights the need to further investigate these disruptions.

Healthcare initiatives transitioning cancer treatments from acute to ambulatory care have led to an elevated number of outpatient care centers. Consequently, the demand for ambulatory oncology nurses has rapidly increased to.

Targeted radionuclide therapy is a rapidly progressing therapy that offers an individualized approach to cancer treatment by using radioisotopes (radiation) that are created specifically to help visualize with imaging and/or.

Background: Evidence shows that distress and unaddressed health-related social needs (HRSN) negatively affect oncology outcomes.

Objectives: A quality improvement project team developed a pilot to standardize implementation and capture of distress and HRSN screening embedded in the electronic health record for a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center.

Methods: The implementation team piloted an electronic health record-embedded tool for distress and HRSN screening and assessed adoption rates at four pilot locations. This article outlines the implementation process for the screening pilot, lessons learned, and recommendations that may guide implementation at other cancer centers.

Findings: In total, 383 patients completed the distress survey, and 35 completed the HRSN survey. The majority of patients completed the survey electronically via a patient health portal. Social work and nutrition and resource strain and food insecurity were the two most common positive screens on the distress and the HRSN survey, respectively.

To commemorate ONS's 50th anniversary in 2025, throughout the year, we have reprinted seminal editorials written by former editors of the Oncology Nursing Forum and CJON that have had a lasting impact on the oncology nur.

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Therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals offer targeted treatment options in cancer care. Their dual nature as pharmaceutical agents and radioactive material presents unique safety challenges, particularly outside the departments tha.