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    Asian Oncol Nurs. 2016 Dec;16(4):261-269. Korean.
    Published online Dec 31, 2016.
    https://doi.org/10.5388/aon.2016.16.4.261
    © 2016 Korean Oncology Nursing Society
    Original Article

    Nationwide Survey for Current Status of Cancer Centers in Korea

    Su Youn Hong,1 Kwang Sung Kim,1 and Young Sook Tae2
      • 1Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
      • 2College of Nursing, Kosin University, Busan, Korea.
    • Address reprint requests to: Kim, Kwang Sung. Catholic University, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital,505 Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06591, Korea. Tel: +82-2-2258-2786, Fax: +82-2-2258-2780, Email: bm.coor@catholic.ac.kr
    Received August 17, 2016; Revised November 06, 2016; Accepted November 22, 2016.

    This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

    Abstract

    Purpose

    This study to identify the current status of cancer centers in Korea in terms of organization ofhospital.

    Methods

    21 cancer centers, from regional cancer centers to the largest hospitals, were surveyed from October to November 2014. The questionnaire was developed by the board members of the Oncology Nursing Society.

    Results

    Centers specializing in cancer treatment were either cancer hospitals or centers affiliated with larger hospitals. 81% operated wards solely for cancer patients. The average number of beds was 354.2, and each center had independent laboratories, chemotherapy infusion rooms and pharmacies. Degree of nursing staff varied from grades 1 to 3. The nursing department and ward were jointly responsible for educating new nurses. In cancer nursing, the policy varied according to institution. For patient education, the oncology Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) mainly informed patients of the adverse effects of chemotherapy and central line care. 90.5% appointed oncology APNs, who were variously designated (47.6%). 10.5% of APNs held concurrent positions.

    Conclusion

    As cancer has increased medical professional organizations have shown a variety of forms of organization and human resources management. A political approach seems to be required for institutions for nursing care, patient education, the role and qualifications of APN.

    Keywords
    Cancer Center; Oncology Nursing

    Tables

    Table 1
    Organization (N=21)

    Table 2
    Staffing of Oncology Nurses (N=21)

    Table 3
    Oncology Specific Nursing Care (N=21)

    Table 4
    Chemo Drugs Safety Protocol (N=21)

    Table 5
    Qualification and Task of Oncology Advanced Nurse Practitioner (N=19)

    Notes

    This paper was supported by research funds of Korean Oncology Nursing Society in 2015.

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    MeSH Terms
    Cancer Care Facilities
    Drug Therapy
    Humans
    Korea*
    Nursing
    Nursing Care
    Nursing Staff
    Oncology Nursing
    Patient Education as Topic
    Pharmacies
    Societies
    Metrics
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