Abstract
REVIEW QUESTION / OBJECTIVE What are the experiences of gynecological cancer patients who receive care from specialist nurses? INCLUSION CRITERIA Types of participants This review will consider studies with a focus on women with gynecological cancer who have been cared for by a specialist nurse. For the purpose of this review, gynecological cancer is a collective term used to refer to cancers of the ovary, endometrium, uterus, cervix, vagina, fallopian tubes and vulva. This review will consider studies of women with gynecological cancer at any point on the continuum of care from pre-diagnosis to survivorship or end of life, including those with a recurrence of the disease. Care from a specialist nurse may have taken place at any point on the continuum of care and there is no limit to the duration of care received for inclusion in this review. Phenomena of interest This review will consider studies that explore how women with gynecological cancer experience the care and interventions of specialist nurses. This review will not include studies where care is provided by nurses other than those employed in a specialist nurse role. The job title of specialist nurses may include: clinical nurse specialist, cancer nurse consultant, cancer care coordinator, specialist cancer nurse, liaison nurse or advanced practice nurse, depending on the country and setting in which they are employed. This review will exclude studies with nurses who may be experienced in the care of women with gynecological cancer but are not employed in a specialist role. Likewise, studies TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS
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