development and implementation of evidence-based practice in cancer care: challenges and opportunities
;Winnie K.W. So
Journal of communication disorders2016Vol. 3pp. 33-36
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so2016asia-pacificdevelopment
Abstract
The cancer burden is a global problem, and oncology nurses should be accountable for delivering safe and effective cancer care and providing the best possible experience for patients. The development and application of evidence-based practice in cancer care is an effective strategy in achieving this goal; however, the journey in which such practice involves may encounter various challenges. In this article, the author discusses her own experience, successful and unsuccessful of such a journey. Both challenges and opportunities are identified, and suggestions put forward for making collaborative efforts.