Clinical
Our clinical nursing articles aim to inform and educate nurse practitioners and students. This is achieved through the publication of peer-reviewed, evidence-based, relevant and topical articles.
Developing evidence-based standards for the administration of oral anti-cancer medicines
Why you should read this article: • To enhance your knowledge of the safe administration of oral anti-cancer medicines • To appreciate the importance of monitoring patients taking oral anti-cancer medicines • To read about the development of new standards for the administration of oral anti-cancer medicines Cancer treatments have undergone a paradigm shift with the development and rapid growth of the use of oral anti-cancer treatment, particularly within the past ten years. Responsibility for administration of oral anti-cancer medicines has largely been devolved from the oncology team to the patient and their caregivers. However, there are longstanding safety concerns about people receiving oral anti-cancer medicines, therefore patient management and safety is of paramount importance. The authors reviewed the evidence and guidelines on administration of oral anti-cancer medicines, which encompasses patient management, then formulated new standards for clinical practice, which are reported in the article.
Managing the nutritional status of people with oesophagogastric cancer
A literature review of research on patients’ experiences following an oesophagectomy
Developing a nurse-led clinic for patients receiving PARP inhibitors
The benefits of a nurse-led clinic for patients receiving PARP inhibitors
Evaluation of a rehabilitation service redesign for patients with head and neck cancer
Care closer to home: evaluation of a pilot follow-up and rehabilitation service
Effect of COVID-19 on cancer research nursing services
Learn about the experience of early phase cancer research nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic
Metastatic spinal cord compression: a poster and mnemonic supporting care
How this resource was developed and how the acute oncology team assessed its effects
Benefits of prehabilitation in patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Prehabilitation can take the form of diet, exercise and/or psychological interventions
How older age and pre-existing multimorbidity may complicate self-management of cancer
A reduction in physical function affected older people’s ability to manage their health
Emotional labour in oncology and haematology nursing
Exploring effects and coping strategies
Nurses’ attitudes and beliefs on exploring existential concerns of people with cancer
Existential concerns are common among people with cancer, but many perceive a lack of support
The role of spirituality in women with breast cancer: an integrative literature review
Spirituality can be an important part of a person-centred approach to care
Developing a digital pre-assessment pathway for patients on systemic anticancer therapy
A look at the challenges to implementation and the findings of a patient feedback survey