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Document Type
DNP - University Access Only
Award Date
2020
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Graduate Nursing
First Advisor
Mary Kay Nissen
Keywords
education, checklist, tool, oncology, cancer, distress, stress, anxiety, nurse, patient, chemotherapy, questionnaire, standardized, inpatient, learn, instruct, record
Abstract
Introduction: To improve clinical outcomes for cancer patients, nurses need to teach substantial amounts of education regarding their diagnosis. This vast amount of education along with the cancer diagnosis often can cause stress for patients. These high levels of stress can hinder patients’ ability to retain knowledge about their diagnosis, potentially affecting clinical outcomes.
Evidence Summary: Standardized education on key components of a cancer diagnosis is associated with decreased patient stress and improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. Moreover, use of education checklists improves patient outcomes and decreases adverse effects. To assess cancer patient stress, use of a validated and reliable instrument, such as The Questionnaire on Stress in Cancer Patients Revision 23 (QSC-R23) is recommended. Gaps: An evidence-based standardized education checklist specific to oncology care and requisite education needed does not exist in the literature. Furthermore, evidence is lacking regarding the implementation of standardized education checklists and their effect on patient stress.
Recommendations for Practice: Standardizing an oncology patient education checklist is recommended to improve patient outcomes and decrease perceived levels of stress.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Cancer -- Patients.
Patient education.
Stress (Psychology) -- Prevention.
Nurse and patient.
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
60
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 2020 Lindsey Palmer
Recommended Citation
Palmer, Lindsey, "Decreasing Oncology Patient Stress Through Implementation of an Education Checklist: Literature Review" (2020). Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects. 130.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/con_dnp/130