Oncology nursing on the move: a contemporary issue on Chinese oncology nursing in cancer care

Abstract

Cancers have become the primary cause of death among Chinese residents, seriously affecting their health and life. Oncology nursing is a specialized nursing practice focusing on cancer education, prevention, screening, early detection, and palliative and hospice care. China has made tremendous progress in developing oncology nursing. However, to ensure more individuals can get cancer care, the country’s healthcare system still confronts several problems in oncology nursing that need to be addressed to ensure that more individuals can receive cancer care. This article reviews the current development of oncology nursing in China, especially in pain symptom control, palliative care, end-of-life care, education and training. The challenges faced in oncology nursing in China and the suggestions for developing oncology nursing in China are also discussed and proposed in this review. The growth of research on oncology nursing by Chinese nursing scholars and concerned policymakers is anticipated to ultimately improve oncology nursing and the quality of life of patients with cancer in China.

Nurses’ knowledge, Practice, and Associated Factors Towards Adult Palliative Care

“…Our study indicated that nurses in PC and oncology units have more knowledge of PC compared with those working in emergency rooms. The reason for this might be nurses who have been working as staff in PC and oncology units have increased opportunities to care for patients who need PC than nurses who have been working in the emergency room and they become familiar with PC knowledge 19 . Nurses' primary goals in the emergency room are to save patients' lives and treat problems that require immediate attention.…”