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.
Systemic anticancer therapy service redesign
A project is addressing demand for SACT and testing changes such as outreach service delivery
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
A survey showed inconsistent access to services and a need to support staff
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
Systematic review emphasises the benefit of patients having a named contact within the care team
Group pre-treatment consultations for people receiving systemic anticancer therapy
The potential benefits and disadvantages of group PTCs for patients, relatives and nurses
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
Awareness and understanding of Lynch syndrome among patients with endometrial cancer
Are women with endometrial cancer being tested for Lynch syndrome as per NICE guidance?
Needs and expectations of students in a specialist cancer setting
Positive placements may encourage students to consider working in cancer care
Access to cervical screening for women with lower limb mobility impairments
Nurses must review their environment and resources to ensure they can offer equity of care
Acupuncture as an adjunct pain relief option for people with cancer: a literature review
Acupuncture can be effective in relieving cancer pain as an adjunct to pharmacological approaches
Neutropenic sepsis: evaluating timeliness of initial patient management in a cancer unit
Optimal practice and recommendations on enhancing management, notably through staff education