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EP1.07 - Nursing and Allied Professionals (ID 197)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: E-Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
- Track: Nursing and Allied Professionals
- Presentations: 2
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- Coordinates: 9/08/2019, 08:00 - 18:00, Exhibit Hall
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EP1.07-02 - Role of Nurse in Patient Care During Immunotherapy Treatment Through Example of Canada and Poland (Now Available) (ID 637)
08:00 - 18:00 | Author(s): Janina Ksiazek
- Abstract
Background
Immunotherapy is a rapidly growing field and is seen as an active cancer treatment strategy. Administration of immunocompetent drugs does not always take place in a stationary setting, so the level of education of the patient and his family is worth paying attention to. The knowledge of nursing staff plays an important role here.
Method
The method of participant observation and analysis of the literature was used in the work. The materials utilized are the procedures and standards abided in Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Clinical Hospital no. 1 of Poznan Medical University and the Medical University of Gdańsk. The observations were made during the participation in the Personalized Learning Program in Nursing-Clinical Research at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto on 17-21 September 2018, and at Polish centers in 2018.
Result
Observations confirm that the analysis of the work structure, the functioning of observed centers, the availability of treatment methods and the scope of nurses competence in both countries vary. The level of education presented in Canada can serve as a model to follow for each country, where the method of treatment with immunocompetent drugs is transformed from the level of clinical trials into therapeutic programs.
Conclusion
Polish Nursing should use the experience of Canadian nurses in the education of patients treated with immunotherapy.
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EP1.07-03 - Preparedness in Promoting and Self-Assessment of Nurses Ability to Promote Health Awareness in Lung Cancer Prevention (Now Available) (ID 640)
08:00 - 18:00 | Presenting Author(s): Janina Ksiazek
- Abstract
Background
Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the self-assessment of nurses’ knowledge regarding lung cancer, and to verify whether this group of professionals is prepared for promoting lung cancer prevention.
Background: Lung cancer constitutes a health and epidemiological problem worldwide.
Introduction: The complete elimination of exposure to the components of tobacco smoke is a primary prevention component of vital importance and should constitute extensive educational activities be undertaken by family nurses. However, according to available literature, the level of relevant knowledge represented by nurses remains insufficient.
Method
This study included 490 nurses from Pomerania province. All the respondents completed the questionnaire verifying their knowledge of the etiology of lung cancer and their preparedness for promoting the prevention of this malignancy and self-assessed knowledge of the problems in question.
Result
The average level of etiological knowledge of lung cancer was high. Preparedness for promoting health awareness in the prevention of lung cancer represented an intermediate level.
The efficacy of screening is determined by its coverage. Nurses can provide a pivotal role in lung cancer prevention provided they are given training and responsibility for these additional duties.
Conclusion
Many nurses, given appropriate training, have the potential for educating people in the prevention of lung cancer. However, full utilization requires education and reorientation of nurses towards primary prevention, especially in healthcare education.
Nursing professionals may require additional training and increases in staffing to adequately respond to the increase in responsibility for patient care.
Implications highlight a need for additional training and consultancy to improve knowledge and preparedness of nurses to address concerns in lung cancer prevention.
