Quality of Oncology Nursing Care as Perceived by Patients With Cancer

Abstract

BackgroundPatient satisfaction was defined as expectation and perception of the patients about real nursing care they receive.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of oncology nursing care as perceived by patients with cancer in 3 Arabic countries (Jordan, Oman, and Egypt).MethodsA cross-sectional design with convenience sampling approach was used. A total of 517 patients with cancer (Jordan, 200, 38.7%; Sultanate of Oman, 137, 26.5%; and Egypt, 180, 34.8%) participated and completed the study’s questionnaires including sociodemographic data and the Quality of Oncology Nursing Care Scale (QONCS).ResultsModerate quality of oncology nursing care was reported by the participants. The overall mean for the quality of oncology care as measured by the QONCS-Ar (QONCS Arabic version) was highest in Oman (153.40; SD, 4.10), followed by Jordan (150.93; SD, 2.10) and then Egypt (148.0; SD, 3.80). The results were significantly different in the total score of the QONCS-Ar (F = 45.20, P < .001) among the 3 countries. The results also differed in all domains of oncology nursing care according to days of treatment and marital status.ConclusionFindings are considered a baseline for future research and highlight the importance of evaluating quality of oncology nursing care as perceived by the patients with cancer.Implications for PracticeThe results from the current study can be used to develop an interventional program focusing on the needs of patients and their perceptions of care.

Expectations and Experiences of Women Undergoing Mastectomy regarding Nursing Care

“…Agreed with the present study findings a cross-sectional study conducted by Sharour, Al Sabei, Al Harrasi, Anwar, and Al Qadire (2021) to assess the quality of oncology nursing care as perceived by cancer patients in 3 Arab countries (Jordan, Oman, and Egypt). They reported moderate quality of oncology nursing care, the overall quality of oncology care was highest in Oman followed by Jordan and then Egypt.…”

La qualità dell’assistenza infermieristica in ambito oncologico: protocollo di validazione dello strumento Quality of Oncology Nursing Care Scale (QONCS)

“…Lo strumento è stato progettato e validato dalla Cyprus University of Technology e ha dimostrato di essere valido ed affidabile a misurare il costrutto d'indagine. Lo strumento in questione è stato adattato culturalmente nella Repubblica ceca (10), in Etiopia (11), in Giordania, in Oman e in Egitto (12,13). La QONCS è il primo strumento ad essere costruito su un modello concettuale consolidato che include i principali temi emersi da studi precedenti aventi per oggetto la qualità dell'assistenza infermieristica in ambito oncologico (13)(14)(15)(16).…”

“…Lo strumento in questione è stato adattato culturalmente nella Repubblica ceca (10), in Etiopia (11), in Giordania, in Oman e in Egitto (12,13). La QONCS è il primo strumento ad essere costruito su un modello concettuale consolidato che include i principali temi emersi da studi precedenti aventi per oggetto la qualità dell'assistenza infermieristica in ambito oncologico (13)(14)(15)(16). Ponendo i due strumenti a confronto, solo il QONCS adotta un approccio olistico per valutare i bisogni dell'assistito all'interno del contesto oncologico (17).…”