ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025
A lung cancer nurse specialist conceptual model of practice: a mixed methods study.
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purposeTo identify and conceptualise the functions of the Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist (LCNS) role as reported by individuals with lung cancer, their carers, and LCNSs. Presented as a model of practice for the LCNS that strengthens evidence surrounding the LCNS role and optimises meeting the needs of people with lung cancer and their carers. STUDY
designA mixed methods approach using Group Concept Mapping (GCM) was employed. GCM is a participatory approach that includes sequential qualitative brainstorming and quantitative analysis using multidimensional scaling and hierarchical cluster analysis. Forty-six participants completed the brainstorming data collection, and 18 completed the sorting and rating data collection. Participants were people with lung cancer, their carers, and practicing LCNSs from Australia.
resultsA conceptual model of practice was developed identifying six key functions: person-centred care, dependable accessibility, individualised information provision, professionalism, specialist nurse, and coordinator. All participant groups (people with lung cancer, carers, LCNSs) rated person-centred care highly, with nuanced differences amongst the other functions. People with lung cancer and carers rated dependable accessibility and individualised information provision highly, while LCNSs prioritised professionalism.
conclusionThe conceptual model developed highlights the importance of person-centred care, individualised information provision, dependable accessibility, and professionalism. The importance of including carers in person-centred care is emphasised, and the need for specialist lung cancer nurse-specific training and education. This Model of Practice captures the work of LCNSs that aid in improving the outcomes for those impacted by lung cancer.
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