Translational Research Unit

Translational Research Unit

BACKGROUND: A growing need exists to ensure safe and skilled oncology nursing care for an increasing number of patients enrolled in phases 1 and 1/2 clinical trials and to provide detailed adherence to protocol administration. This can be best accomplished in a dedicated area for patients in early p...

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Published in:Clinical journal of oncology nursing Vol. 22; no. 3; pp. E78 - E84
Main Authors: Rudnitzki, Theresa, Curtis, Tina, Griffie, Julie
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Pittsburgh Oncology Nursing Society 01-06-2018
Subjects:
Cancer
Clinical trials
Informatics
Medical research
Nurses
Nursing care
Nursing skills
Oncology
Patient safety
Scheduling
Workforce planning
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
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Summary:BACKGROUND: A growing need exists to ensure safe and skilled oncology nursing care for an increasing number of patients enrolled in phases 1 and 1/2 clinical trials and to provide detailed adherence to protocol administration. This can be best accomplished in a dedicated area for patients in early phase clinical trials. OBJECTIVES: Nursing standards and practice withina newly established translational research unit at an academic medical center were developed. METHODS: A portion of an existing outpatient infusion room composed of 13 beds and a sub-waiting room with 2 chairs was designated for placementof patients enrolled in early phase clinical trials. The functional and safety requirements needed to successfully care for these patients while meeting the demands of the trial protocol drove the creation of this dedicated unit. FINDINGS: Development of dedicated space provided opportunities to define the role of the nurse and hardwire patient and staff safety practices thatassisted in reducing study deviations.
ISSN:1092-1095
1538-067X
DOI:10.1188/18.CJON.E78-E84