Contribution of the pivot nurse in oncology to the experience of receiving a diagnosis of cancer by the patient and their loved ones
The announcement of a cancer diagnosis represents a difficult situation for the patient, their loved ones and professionals (Reich, Vennin & Belkacémie, 2008). Until now, few studies have described nurses’ contribution to this critical moment along the care trajectory (Tobin, 2012) and even fewe...
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| author | Irène Leboeuf Dominique Lachapelle Sylvie Dubois Catherine Genest |
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| description | The announcement of a cancer diagnosis represents a difficult situation for the patient, their loved ones and professionals (Reich, Vennin & Belkacémie, 2008). Until now, few studies have described nurses’ contribution to this critical moment along the care trajectory (Tobin, 2012) and even fewer, the contribution of the pivot nurse in oncology (OPN) or infirmière pivot en oncologie (PNO) as this specialist is called in Quebec. This study aims to document the OPN’s contribution to the cancer experience of the patient and their loved ones, from the time the diagnosis is communicated to the period immediately following (four to six weeks). Fourteen PNOs from a Montreal university health centre took part in two individual interviews. Results show that PNOs offer personalized support which draws on their expertise to better understand the experience lived by patients and their loved ones, and adapt their interventions according to their needs and the timing of these interventions. These results support issuing three recommendations for nursing practice in the areas of PNOs; development of expertise, interprofessional collaboration and environment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c2d1dd9ab18848668a15d8f53bc8ad7e2022-12-21T18:55:10ZengPappin CommunicationsCanadian Oncology Nursing Journal1181-912X2014-07-0124318919310.5737/1181912x243189193Contribution of the pivot nurse in oncology to the experience of receiving a diagnosis of cancer by the patient and their loved onesIrène Leboeuf0Dominique Lachapelle1Sylvie Dubois2Catherine Genest3RN, MScN, CON(C), Specialized Care Advisor, Direction des soins infirmiers (DSI), Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM)RN, MScN, Specialized Care Advisor, DSI, CHUMRN, PhD, Director of Nursing, DSI, CHUM & Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Université de MontréalRN, MSc, CON(C), Specialized Care Advisor, DSI, CHUMThe announcement of a cancer diagnosis represents a difficult situation for the patient, their loved ones and professionals (Reich, Vennin & Belkacémie, 2008). Until now, few studies have described nurses’ contribution to this critical moment along the care trajectory (Tobin, 2012) and even fewer, the contribution of the pivot nurse in oncology (OPN) or infirmière pivot en oncologie (PNO) as this specialist is called in Quebec. This study aims to document the OPN’s contribution to the cancer experience of the patient and their loved ones, from the time the diagnosis is communicated to the period immediately following (four to six weeks). Fourteen PNOs from a Montreal university health centre took part in two individual interviews. Results show that PNOs offer personalized support which draws on their expertise to better understand the experience lived by patients and their loved ones, and adapt their interventions according to their needs and the timing of these interventions. These results support issuing three recommendations for nursing practice in the areas of PNOs; development of expertise, interprofessional collaboration and environment.http://www.canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/70/79Pivot nurse in oncologyinfirmière pivot en oncologienursing contributionannouncement of diagnosiscancer |
| spellingShingle | Irène Leboeuf Dominique Lachapelle Sylvie Dubois Catherine Genest Contribution of the pivot nurse in oncology to the experience of receiving a diagnosis of cancer by the patient and their loved ones Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal Pivot nurse in oncology infirmière pivot en oncologie nursing contribution announcement of diagnosis cancer |
| title | Contribution of the pivot nurse in oncology to the experience of receiving a diagnosis of cancer by the patient and their loved ones |
| title_full | Contribution of the pivot nurse in oncology to the experience of receiving a diagnosis of cancer by the patient and their loved ones |
| title_fullStr | Contribution of the pivot nurse in oncology to the experience of receiving a diagnosis of cancer by the patient and their loved ones |
| title_full_unstemmed | Contribution of the pivot nurse in oncology to the experience of receiving a diagnosis of cancer by the patient and their loved ones |
| title_short | Contribution of the pivot nurse in oncology to the experience of receiving a diagnosis of cancer by the patient and their loved ones |
| title_sort | contribution of the pivot nurse in oncology to the experience of receiving a diagnosis of cancer by the patient and their loved ones |
| topic | Pivot nurse in oncology infirmière pivot en oncologie nursing contribution announcement of diagnosis cancer |
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