The role of oncodermatology in the care of patients receiving cancer therapy Journal Article


Authors: Skripnik Lucas, A.; Ciccolini, K.
Article Title: The role of oncodermatology in the care of patients receiving cancer therapy
Abstract: Objective To review the emerging sub-specialty of oncodermatology and the role of oncodermatology nurses as facilitators of interprofessional collaboration between the oncology team and the dermatology team. Data Sources Journal articles indexed on the National Library of Medicine database. Conclusion The complexity of cancer care with new cancer therapies and their associated dermatologic adverse events profiles benefit from a collaborative, interprofessional approach between dermatology and oncology in the care of the patient with cancer. Implications for Nursing Practice Oncodermatology nurses are in roles that can facilitate interprofessional collaboration, optimizing the care of patients with cancer. © 2017 Elsevier Inc.
Keywords: nursing; dermatology; collaboration; cancer; oncodermatology; interprofessional
Journal Title: Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume: 33
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0749-2081
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 2017-11-01
Start Page: 393
End Page: 401
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2017.08.001
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 28943034
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 1 December 2017 -- Source: Scopus
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