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Towards Reducing Cancer Burden: Patient Perspectives on the Role of Cancer Care Nurses

Authors

• • Lee Yin Chao
  • University Putra Malaysia
• • Steven Eric Krauss
  • University Putra Malaysia
• • Mazanah Muhamad
  • University Putra Malaysia

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

How to Cite: 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. 1(2011).