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Standardized Patient Education For Patients' Initial Chemotherapy Through An Integrated Telemedicine Platform, Karen D. Dougherty

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Telemedicine has demonstrated a high level of satisfaction in a variety of health settings as a safe and efficient method of delivering healthcare. The purpose of this project was to implement an Advanced Practice-led Quality Improvement (QI) initiative pilot to evaluate the standardization of chemotherapy education through an integrated telemedicine platform. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project used interventions noted in the literature review to assess and evaluate core concepts of knowledge, satisfaction, utilization, and program acceptance. This project aimed to utilize evidence-based processes to increase knowledge about the chemotherapy treatment routine, to raise awareness and develop skills to …