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ArticleOncology nursing forum2020

Preparing Oncology Advanced Practice RNs as Generalists in Palliative Care.

Betty Ferrell, Pamela Malloy, Rose Virani, Denice Economou, Polly Mazanec

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Article in Oncology nursing forum, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6citing papers in PubMed
0.9field-weighted citation impact, top 24% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. The Evolution of Generalists and Specialists in Palliative Care: Implications for the Future.Journal of hospice and palliative nursing : JHPN : the official journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association · 2025
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  5. Integration of Palliative Care in the Role of the Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse.Journal of the advanced practitioner in oncology · 2021
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  6. Dissemination and Implementation of Palliative Care in Oncology.Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · 2020
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Betty FerrellCity of Hope National Medical Center.
Pamela MalloyAmerican Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Rose ViraniEnd-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium.
Denice EconomouCity of Hope National Medical Center.
Polly MazanecCase Western Reserve University.
City Of Hope National Medical Center · USAmerican Association of Colleges of Nursing · USCase Western Reserve University · US

Funding

Preparing Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses as Generalists in Palliative CareR25CA217270 · NCI · BECKMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE/CITY OF HOPE · PI BETTY R FERRELL · 2017 to 2026
$2.6M
NCI NIH HHS R25 CA217270
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo train and support oncology advanced practice RNs (APRNs) to become generalist providers of palliative care. SAMPLE &

settingAPRNs with master's or doctor of nursing practice degrees and at least five years of experience in oncology (N = 165) attended a National Cancer Institute-funded national training course and participated in ongoing support and education. METHODS & VARIABLES: Course participants completed a precourse, postcourse, and six-month follow-up evaluation regarding palliative care practices in their settings, course evaluation, and their perceived effectiveness in applying course content in their practice.

resultsThe precourse results showed deficiencies in current practice, with a low percentage of patients having palliative care as part of their oncology care. Barriers included lack of triggers that could assist in identifying patients who could benefit from palliative care. Six-month postcourse data showed more APRNs participating in family meetings, recommending palliative care consultations, speaking with family members regarding bereavement services, and preparing clinical staff for impending patient deaths. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: APRNs require palliative care training to integrate this care within their role. APRNs can influence practice change and improve care for patients in their settings.

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CurriculumAdultEducation, Nursing, GraduateFemaleHospice and Palliative Care NursingHumansMaleMiddle AgedNurse PractitionersPalliative Careadvanced canceradvanced practice RNspalliative care

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PMID32078612
PMCPMC8138545
OpenAlexW3007229154

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