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“Promoting continuity of care”—Specialist nurses’ role experiences in gynaecological oncology: A qualitative study

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  • Andrea Kobleder
  • Hanna Mayer
  • Larissa Gehrig
  • Beate Senn

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Aims and objectives To investigate the experiences of specialist nurses in Switzerland concerning their role of caring for women with gynaecological cancer. Background Women with gynaecological cancer often face complex situations, which require an integrative and quality‐assured approach by the healthcare system. Specialist nurses can play an important role in supporting these patients. However, in countries where the role of specialist nurses is at a developmental stage, their role lacks clarity. Design A qualitative descriptive design was chosen to gain insights into experiences of specialist nurses who care for women with gynaecological cancer. Methods We conducted three focus groups with 12 specialist nurses to access their experiences with regard to their role. Thematic qualitative text analysis was used to interpret the results. Results Divided into six main themes, the study results describe specialist nurses’ (1) current and (2) aspired role. (A) Counselling, (B) guidance, (C) key contact person and (D) team support are relevant themes in their current role. The themes (E) provision of resources and (F) extended knowledge are relevant to their aspired role. Within their current and aspired roles, the specialist nurses’ scope of practice is defined as “promoting continuity of care.” Conclusions The results indicate aspects of specialist nurses’ current and aspired roles. Detailed role descriptions and legal requirements are necessary to further support nurses towards an extended and specialised practice. In the context of gynaecological cancer survivors, services should be developed, where specialist nurses can play an important role in providing continuous care. Relevance to clinical practice To support implementation of specialist nursing in clinical practice, resources have to be mobilised and role descriptions should be provided. By creating an appropriate framework, the specialist nurse can turn into an important support for women with gynaecological cancer, in addition to current healthcare services.

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  • Andrea Kobleder & Hanna Mayer & Larissa Gehrig & Beate Senn, 2017. "“Promoting continuity of care”—Specialist nurses’ role experiences in gynaecological oncology: A qualitative study," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 26(23-24), pages 4890-4898, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jocnur:v:26:y:2017:i:23-24:p:4890-4898
    DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13966
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