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P J Haylock

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PubMed1993

Oncology nursing in the small community hospital.

Coordinating the nursing component of a community hospital's cancer program requires a clear definition of the facility's mission as it relates to cancer care and the scope of cancer nursing within the facility. Program managers need to assess the hospital's strengths and weaknesses, as well as local, regional, and national trends that impact on the hospital's ability to implement a cancer care program that is fiscally realistic and salient to its targeted population. The major advantages community hospitals have over large medical centers are convenience and ability to control the hospitalization experience. Nurses play a key role in creating a positive experience for patients and families in a variety of cancer care services, including prevention and early detection, community outreach and education, standard cancer therapy, ambulatory care, and other post-acute services.

Hospitals, Community↗
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Home care for the person with cancer.

Nearly 90% of all cancer care is delivered in outpatient settings (including home care). Home care for the person with cancer combines the routine objectives of a comprehensive home healthcare program with services especially designed for individuals with cancer. A key component is the involvement of and concern for family members or other designated caregivers. This article reviews interventions most often incorporated into home care plans, including parenteral and enteral nutrition; pain management; antimicrobial, antiemetic, immunosuppressive, and blood component therapies; and administration of biologic response modifiers. Descriptions of cancer-related resources useful to the home care nurse are included.

Home Care Services↗