Nurses' Perceptions of Support in Cancer Pharmacotherapy at a University Hospital: A Descriptive Quantitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Advances in treatment have transformed cancer from a fatal to a chronic illness. This requires healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, to have advanced knowledge and collaborative skills. However, challenges persist in implementing patient-centered care in the context of evolving treatment complexity.

Objectives

This study aimed to clarify nurses' support practices in providing cancer pharmacotherapy at a university hospital in Japan and compare these practices based on nurses' years of experience.

Methods

A questionnaire survey was conducted from February to April 2023 among 430 nurses involved in provision of cancer pharmacotherapy at a Japanese university hospital. Nurses were asked about the types of support they provided during care for patien

SUBMITTER: Saiki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11470511 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature