Essential core competencies for scope of practice of paediatric oncology nurses in Latin America: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nurses comprise the largest group of health workers globally and are essential to the provision of care necessary for delivering curative therapy to children with cancer. In high-income countries, previous studies of the nurse workforce have shown an association between patient morbidity and mortality and nursing-related factors such as staffing, education and the nursing practice environment. There is currently limited evidence available to define the scope of essential core competencies for paediatric oncology nursing (PON) practice internationally and specifically in Latin America. Clearly defined essential core competencies contribute to establishing nurses' scope of practice within clinical practice, education and research settings. Here, we aimed to map and synth

SUBMITTER: Lopes-Junior LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9316046 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature