Models of Care in Geriatric Oncology Nursing

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• 作者：Peggy S. Burhenn<sup> ; sup><sup>pburhenn@coh.org" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding authorsup>Author Vitae ; Sylvie PerrinAuthor Vitae ; Alexandra L. McCarthyAuthor Vitae
• 关键词：Geriatric oncology ; nursing ; models of care
• 刊名：Seminars in Oncology Nursing
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：February 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：32
• 期：1
• 页码：24-32
• 全文大小：583 K

文摘

To review models of care for older adults with cancer, with a focus on the role of the oncology nurse in geriatric oncology care. International exemplars of geriatric oncology nursing care are discussed.

sSec_2">Data Source

sp0015">Published peer reviewed literature, Web-based resources, professional society materials, and the authors' experience.

sSec_3">Conclusion

sp0020">Nursing care for older patients with cancer is complex and requires integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines that blend the sciences of geriatrics, oncology, and nursing, and which recognizes the dimensions of quality of life.

sSec_4">Implications for Nursing Practice

sp0025">Oncology nurses can benefit from learning key skills of comprehensive geriatric screening and assessment to improve the care they provide for older adults with cancer.