Practice Management

Working with patients in new contexts can provide meaning for oncology PAs, potentially reducing burnout, according to Eric Tetzlaff, MHS, PA-C, DFAAPA.

Documentation is especially important for nurse practitioners in cancer research and can lead to improved patient recruitment, says an expert.

Rates of pay, bonus pay, and changes to funding for continuing education were not significantly linked with burnout rates.

Debriefing after patient loss, supporting patients at the end of life, and finding outlets outside of work can help oncology nurses avoid burnout.

Seth Eisenberg, ASN, RN, OCN, BMTCN discussed the results of a real-world trial of Splashblocker, a toilet seat cover designed to mitigate exposure to toxins.

Oncology nurses play a key role in advocating for metastasis-directed therapy in prostate cancer.

Seth Eisenberg, ASN, RN, OCN, BMTCN, explained his research on a toilet cover for oncology nurses to potentially reduce exposure to infectious pathogens and hazardous drugs.

While ambient particle levels differed by HEPA filter status, Splashblocker significantly reduced particles emitted from toilet plume aerosols regardless.

Working with multidisciplinary teams and educating patients are key to treating patients with cancer while navigating newly approved treatments.

Jessie Desir, PhD, RN, AMB-BC, OCN, discussed the need for awareness about cancer subtypes and their prevalence in certain populations.

Although participants in the study had greater rates of nonadherence postintervention, those who reported nonadherence at baseline saw some increase in adherence.

Staying up to date with data from trials and information from organizations dedicated to cancer research is crucial for oncology nurses and APPs.

Oncology nurses and APPs play a key role in educating patients on BREAKWATER study findings and their impact on BRAF-mutant CRC treatment.

Patients who receive certain cancer treatments are at greater risk of secondary malignancies and must be educated accordingly.

Hazards of the LA wildfires necessitate awareness that first responders and those central to the fires may be at risk for developing cancer.

NCCN guidelines now recommend ctDNA testing for MRD assessment for patients with PET-positive DLBCL after treatment.

The FDA has released draft guidance with recommendations on tissue biopsies in clinical trials for adults and children.

This case demonstrates the pivotal role of a cohesive multidisciplinary team in navigating the complex care of oncology patients from diagnosis, treatment, and posttreatment surveillance.

New guidelines for basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma provide detailed criteria for diagnosing, staging, IGRST, and follow-up, among others.

Increased use of consultations, breast MRIs, genetic counseling, and other testing in high-risk patients were a direct result from nurse-led high risk referral protocols.

Advanced practice providers with independent chemotherapy prescribing privileges reported positive responses related to readiness, confidence, and satisfaction.

Applying diversity, equity, and inclusion to cancer clinics can help oncology nurses and APPs make an impact on patient care and research.

Developing a strong working relationships and understanding the physical and emotional demands of the oncology specialty are some ways nurses can address burnout, an expert said.

What should a patient do when there is an incidental finding on radiographic films? Is the patient responsible for following up, or is it the responsibility of the provider who ordered the imaging? What if they had the imaging done at an urgent care center or in the emergency department and they do not have a primary care provider?

Most cancer centers reported a shortage of at least 1 systemic therapy in a survey published by the NCCN.

Oncology rapid-access clinics should be essential to patient care standards across the oncology continuum.

An oncology nurse practitioner highlights the benefits of attending conferences like the ASCO Annual Meeting.