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dc.contributor.authorBishaw, Suzanne
dc.contributor.authorCoyne, Elisabeth
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-12T01:30:38Z
dc.date.available2018-12-12T01:30:38Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.identifier.issn1441-2551
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/99294
dc.description.abstractIntroduction Cancer is a complex, multifaceted condition requiring multimodal treatments over prolonged periods of time, in a variety of settings, delivered by multiple health professionals. Patients have reported confusion and fragmentation with their care and in many centres, cancer care coordinators (CCCs) have been employed to solve this problem. Method A convenience sample of CCCs were observed over a period of one week to understand and interpret how they apply their role in the clinical setting to meet the needs of their patients and clients. Results Three key prominent themes were observed in the role of the CCC: general assessment; psychological support; and educational support. Coordination of care and of the multidisciplinary team was not observed as a prominent role in the sample observed. Conclusion CCCs assess, educate and support the patient and their family during treatment with an aim of holistic care.
dc.description.peerreviewedYes
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherCambridge Media
dc.publisher.urihttps://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=715323896552368;res=IELHEA
dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom38
dc.relation.ispartofpageto43
dc.relation.ispartofissue2
dc.relation.ispartofjournalAustralian Journal of Cancer Nursing
dc.relation.ispartofvolume16
dc.subject.fieldofresearchClinical Nursing: Secondary (Acute Care)
dc.subject.fieldofresearchNursing
dc.subject.fieldofresearchOncology and Carcinogenesis
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode111003
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode1110
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode1112
dc.titleThe role of the cancer nurse coordinator: an observational reflective study
dc.typeJournal article
dc.type.descriptionC1 - Articles
dc.type.codeC - Journal Articles
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gro.griffith.authorCoyne, Elisabeth


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