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Development Of An Advanced Practice Provider Diagnostic Clinic Within An Oncology Practice, Abigail Jean Voss
Development Of An Advanced Practice Provider Diagnostic Clinic Within An Oncology Practice, Abigail Jean Voss
Culminating Experience Projects
Background: The process of diagnosing cancer and the time to treatment can influence a patient’s experience with diagnosis of cancer at a later stage being associated with poorer cancer outcomes and decreased quality of life post-treatment. With increasingly complex oncologic imaging and pathology findings, effective interventions for early diagnosis of cancer requires a cohesive approach including referral, diagnosis, staging, and treatment phases. Objectives: The aim of this article is to outline the program development efforts initiated to apply current literature findings and organizational assessment to create a program development toolkit and business plan for an Advanced Practice Provider …
Developing An Evidence-Based Supportive Services Program For Cancer Survivors In A Private Oncology Practice, Joseph Ellul
Developing An Evidence-Based Supportive Services Program For Cancer Survivors In A Private Oncology Practice, Joseph Ellul
Doctoral Projects
Improvements in cancer treatment have led to a rapidly increasing survivor population. In response, multiple side effects of cancer and cancer treatment as well as the various wellness needs of survivors have been recognized. Survivorship programs have been developed to care for survivors with residual effects of cancer and the side effects of treatment; however, additional support is needed. The purpose of the project was to highlight the need for a comprehensive supportive services program for the cancer survivor population and describe the steps that were required to successfully develop the program. The clinical question addressed by the project was: …