Course Description
Introduction to Oncology Nursing
is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of the cancer in the local, regional and global context and the need for nurses with specialized knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, competent, specialized quality care to individuals. In addition, the impact of cancer on the community and individual will be explored.
Required Readings
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Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) (2006). Practice standards and competencies for the specialized nurse. Vancouver: CANO:ACIO. |
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Douglas, M.K., Pierce, J.U., Rosenkoetter, M., Pacquiao, D., Callister, L.C., Hattar-Pollara, M., Lauderdale, J., Milstead, J., Nardi, D. & Purnell, L. (2011). Standards of practice for culturally competent nursing care: 2011 update. Journal of Transcultural Nursing 22 (4), 317-333. doi: 0.1177/1043659611412965 |
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El Saghir, N. et al. Breast cancer management in low resource countries (LRCs): Consensus statement from the Breast Health Global Initiative. The Breast 20 (2011). S3-S11. doi: 10.1016/j.breast.2011.02.006 |
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ISNCC (2015). The role of cancer nurses in the world. |
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Lim, S.M., Kim, H.C. & Lee, S. (2013). Psychosocial impact of cancer patients on their family members. Cancer research and treatment: Official journal of the Korean cancer association 45(3), 226-233.
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O’Kelly, C. deP, Urch, C. & Brown, E. A. (2011). The impact of culture and religion on truth telling at the end of life. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation 26. 3838-3842. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gfr630 |
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Rashid, Y.A., Ghafoor, Z.A., Masood, N., Mehmood, T., Awan, S., Ansar, T., Mirza, M., & Rashid, U.A. (2012). Psychosocial impact of cancer on adult patients. Journal of the Pakistan medical association 62(9), 905-909. |
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Strother, R.M. et al. (2013). AMPATH-Oncology: A model for comprehensive cancer care in sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Cancer Policy 1(3-4). 42-e48. |
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WHO cancer factsheet #297, updated November 2014. |
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World Cancer Day 2015 (2015). Quality of life – Evidence sheet. |
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Additional Resources
Oncology Nursing Society eBooks (accessible via intranet):
1. Cancer Basics (2010)
2. Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations 4th Ed. (2014)
3. Palliative Practices From A–Z for the Bedside Clinician 2nd Ed. (2008)
4. A Guide to Oncology Symptom Management 2nd Ed. (2015)
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Need help? Ask a Librarian!
Contact:
FHS Library, Nairobi
Email: library.department@aku.edu
Tel: +254 20 366 2039