Abstract
To address the shortage of oncologists in Malaysia, cancer care nurses are required to play a major role in caring cancer patients. Little is known, however, about how patients of cancer care nurses perceive the nurses’ professionalism in carrying out their roles. A study was conducted to explore patients’ perspectives on the role and expectations of cancer care nurses in Malaysia. Thirteen cancer patients were interviewed using an open-ended question guide in Peninsular Malaysia. Six role elements were described and major experiences were highlighted.
Keywords
Role, cancer care nurse, experience, expectation
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Recommended Citation
Chao, L. Y.,
Krauss, S. E.,
&
Muhamad, M.
(2011).
Towards Reducing Cancer Burden: Patient Perspectives on the Role of Cancer Care Nurses.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2011/roundtables/14
Towards Reducing Cancer Burden: Patient Perspectives on the Role of Cancer Care Nurses
To address the shortage of oncologists in Malaysia, cancer care nurses are required to play a major role in caring cancer patients. Little is known, however, about how patients of cancer care nurses perceive the nurses’ professionalism in carrying out their roles. A study was conducted to explore patients’ perspectives on the role and expectations of cancer care nurses in Malaysia. Thirteen cancer patients were interviewed using an open-ended question guide in Peninsular Malaysia. Six role elements were described and major experiences were highlighted.
