ISSN 1672-9234 CN 11-5289/R
Responsible Institution:China Association for Science and Technology
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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2022, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (2): 136-140.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2022.02.007

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An overview of the development of advanced practice nurses in radiation oncology and the implications for practices in China

LÜ Jian-xia(),YIN Li,JIANG Qing-hua()   

  • Received:2021-08-03 Online:2022-02-15 Published:2022-02-18
  • Contact: Qing-hua JIANG E-mail:626710213@qq.com;569458942@qq.com

Abstract:

adiotherapy is one of the most important treatments for cancer. The short-term and long-term toxicity of radiotherapy has always been an important factor affecting the prognosis and quality of life of patients. With the continuous advancement of radiotherapy equipment and technology,and the concept of cancer treatment,the wide application of oncology radiotherapy has put forward higher requirements for the nursing talents of oncology radiotherapy patients. This article introduced the history,admission standards and qualification certification,core competence requirements and job responsibilities of foreign advanced practice nurses in oncology radiotherapy. The article aimed to provide references for the training of advanced practice nurses in tumor radiotherapy in China.

Key words: Neoplasms, Radiotherapy, Nursing Care, Advanced practice nurse