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. |