Evidence and Practice

Clinical

Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: an audit of late effects on patients

Patient concerns after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: an evaluation

Importance of holistic assessment of needs post-HSCT and a care plan promoting recovery

Exploring the provision of services to support people with cancer-related pain

Exploring the provision of services to support people with cancer-related pain

A survey showed inconsistent access to services and a need to support staff

Exploring patients’ and healthcare professionals’ experiences of virtual clinics during COVID-19

Experience of virtual clinics during COVID-19 by patients and healthcare professionals

Patients’ needs should be considered and staff require adequate equipment and training to use it

Communication and information needs of older people with cancer: a systematic review

Communication and information needs of older people with cancer

Systematic review emphasises the benefit of patients having a named contact within the care team

Exploring the acceptability and benefits of group pretreatment consultations for people receiving systemic anticancer therapy

Group pre-treatment consultations for people receiving systemic anticancer therapy

The potential benefits and disadvantages of group PTCs for patients, relatives and nurses

Role of clinical nurse specialists in supporting people with chronic cancer to develop expertise in their condition

CNS role in supporting chronic cancer patients to gain expertise in their condition

Interviews with patients show CNS support minimised risk of anxiety and depression

CPD articles

 Holistic needs assessments: considerations for effective delivery

Holistic needs assessments: considerations for effective delivery

CNSs and others must work together and teams collaborate so HNAs are available when needed

The digital systemic anticancer therapy competency passport: a guide to completion, marking and assessment

A guide to the UKONS systemic anticancer therapy competency passport

Advice on the completion, marking and assessment of this SACT competency passport

Supporting preregistration nursing students on specialist cancer practice placements

Supporting preregistration nursing students on specialist cancer practice placements

How nurses can support students’ learning needs and make placements a positive experience for them both

Integrating child-centred and family-centred approaches in children’s cancer nursing

Integrating child-centred and family-centred approaches in children’s cancer nursing

Nurses can use a mix of approaches to tailor care to the needs of the child or young person and their family

Supporting people to manage nutrition throughout their cancer journey

Supporting people to manage nutrition throughout their cancer journey

Possible interventions to manage nutrition-related issues and improve quality of life

Managing challenging conversations by telephone with people living with cancer

Managing challenging conversations by telephone with people living with cancer

How a clear structure can provide information efficiently and with empathy and compassion

Practice question

A nurse explains a document being held by a smiling female cancer patient

Do we need personalised cancer care in primary care?

By focusing on what matters to patients, personalised care can provide more choice

Nurse helping patient choose a cancer treatment

How can I help people receiving cancer treatments report neutropenic sepsis earlier?

Promoting trusting relationships and using available resources can help conquer patient fear

Open access

What is a responsive outpatient cancer service for people with dementia?

Cancer services for people with dementia must be organised, flexible and offer continuity

How should nurses assess and manage pain in a person with cancer?

Exploring the personal meaning of pain for patients can help with support and treatment

Cancer patient

Cancer care: how can I ease patient anxiety made worse by COVID?

Tips and advice for nurses caring for people with cancer during the pandemic

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