Abstract
Role of Onco-Trained Nurses in a Tertiary Care Cancer Institute
Highlights
Onco-trained nurses working in a tertiary care cancer institute practice in different settings including ute care, day care, radiation, surgical, medical, gynaecologic, and paediatric oncology wards
Their involvement in outpatient and home care setting has increased as more patients are being treated out of the hospital setting. This minireview discusses the role of the onco-trained nurses in patient care, coordination of care, patient education, management of symptom, and supportive care
The purpose of this mini-review is to focus on the role of oncotrained nurses employed in a tertiary cancer care centre
Summary
Onco-trained nurses working in a tertiary care cancer institute practice in different settings including ute care, day care, radiation, surgical, medical, gynaecologic, and paediatric oncology wards They are involved in direct patient care and practice at the grass-root level, with 43% working at hospital level, 24% in the outpatient setting, 11% in physician offices, and 3% in hospice or home care.[1] Their involvement in outpatient and home care setting has increased as more patients are being treated out of the hospital setting. This minireview discusses the role of the onco-trained nurses in patient care, coordination of care, patient education, management of symptom, and supportive care. We hereby try to illustrate how diverse their role can be and its utmost significance in cancer care related to patients and in administrative setting
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