Oncology nursing during a pandemic: critical reflections in the context of COVID-19

  • Catherine Paterson*
  • , Barbara Gobel
  • , Tracy Gosselin
  • , Pamela J. Haylock
  • , Constantina Papadopoulou
  • , Kim Slusser
  • , Anna Rodriguez
  • , Edith Pituskin
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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    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.
    Original languageEnglish
    Article number151028
    Number of pages10
    JournalSeminars in Oncology Nursing
    Volume36
    Issue number3
    Early online date23 Apr 2020
    DOIs
    Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 23 Apr 2020

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

    Keywords

    • oncology nursing
    • Covid-19
    • coronavirus
    • workforce
    • supportive care
    • pandemic

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