- Published
- 23 April 2020
- Journal article
Oncology nursing during a pandemic: critical reflections in the context of COVID-19.
- Authors
- Source
- Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Abstract
Objectives
To provide a critical reflection of COVID-19 in the context of oncology nursing and provide recommendations for caring for people affected by cancer during this pandemic.
Data sources
Electronic databases including CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsychINFO, Scopus, professional websites, and grey literature were searched using Google scholar.
Conclusion
Nurses are key stakeholders in developing and implementing policies regarding standards of care during COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic poses several challenges for oncology services. Oncology nurses are providing a pivotal role in the care and management of the novel COVID-19 in the year landmarked as the International Year of the Nurse.
Implications for practice
It is too early to tell what shape this pandemic will take and its impact on oncology care. However, several important clinical considerations have been discussed to inform oncology nursing care and practice.
Rights
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Cite as
Paterson, C., Gobel, B., Gosselin, T., Haylock, P., Papadopoulou, C., Slusser, K., Rodriguez, A. & Pituskin, E. 2020, 'Oncology nursing during a pandemic: critical reflections in the context of COVID-19.', Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 36(3), article no: 151028. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2020.151028