Surgical Oncology Nursing: Looking Back, Looking Forward
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- 作者：Patrick C. Crane ; Patrick.crane@hc.msu.eduAuthor Vitae ; Louise SelandersAuthor Vitae
- 关键词：surgical oncology nursing ; oncology ; nursing ; nursing history ; oncology history
- 刊名：Seminars in Oncology Nursing
- 出版年：2017
- 出版时间：February 2017
- 年：2017
- 卷：33
- 期：1
- 页码：2-8
- 全文大小：113 K
- 卷排序：33
文摘
To provide a historical perspective in the development of oncology nursing and surgical oncology as critical components of today's health care system.Data SourcesReview of the literature and Web sites of key organizations.ConclusionThe evolution of surgical oncology nursing has traversed a historical journey from that of a niche subspecialty of nursing that had very little scientific underpinning, to a highly sophisticated discipline within a very short time. Nursing continues to contribute its expertise to the encyclopedic knowledge base of surgical oncology and cancer care, which have helped improve the lives of countless patients and families who have had to face the difficulties of this diagnosis.Implications for Nursing PracticeAn understanding of the historical context for which a nursing specialty such as surgical oncology nursing evolves is critical to gaining an appreciation for the contributions of nursing.