School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Comely Bank Campus, Edinburgh, EH4 2LD, UK.
Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2012 Dec;16(5):498-504. doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2011.12.001. Epub 2012 Jan 20.
Over the past 40 years, 5-year survival rates for children and young people with cancer have risen dramatically in the United Kingdom (UK), an improvement largely attributable to the increasingly effective treatments and the centralisation of care. Registered nurses in clinical roles, both within the hospital and the community setting, require on-going and relevant education and training programmes to equip them with the necessary professional and personal skills to ensure they are fit for purpose.
This research study reports on Child Health Nurses (CHN's) perceptions of the impact of paediatric oncology education on their practice. Using a phenomenological approach, this study explores this phenomenon in depth, constructing meaning through the individual participants 'lived experiences'. A purposive sample was selected to participate in semi-structured interviews within their clinical environment.
Findings suggest that formal paediatric oncology nurse education is perceived to positively impact on certain aspects of the practitioners practice. All the CHN's felt empowered through their newly found knowledge, confidence and attitude and ability to apply evidence-based care. All participants perceived a need for education at all levels, most enjoyed the blended approach to the teaching, learning, and assessment, however all experienced great support from one another and the sharing of personal and professional experiences.
From this study it is acknowledged that paediatric oncology education is required and is important for the delivery of quality care. However, there is a dearth of research-based literature which truly analyses the effectiveness and impact of education on paediatric oncology practice.
在过去的 40 年中，英国（UK）儿童和年轻人癌症的 5 年生存率显著提高，这主要归因于治疗方法日益有效和护理的集中化。在医院和社区环境中担任临床角色的注册护士需要持续和相关的教育和培训计划，为他们配备必要的专业和个人技能，以确保他们能够胜任工作。
本研究报告了儿童健康护士（CHN）对儿科肿瘤学教育对其实践影响的看法。本研究采用现象学方法，深入探讨了这一现象，通过个体参与者的“生活经历”构建意义。选择了一个有目的的样本，让他们在临床环境中参加半结构化访谈。
研究结果表明，正规的儿科肿瘤护理教育被认为对从业者实践的某些方面有积极影响。所有的 CHN 都通过新获得的知识、信心和态度以及应用循证护理的能力而感到有力量。所有参与者都认为在所有层次上都需要教育，大多数人喜欢混合式的教学、学习和评估方法，但所有人都得到了彼此的大力支持，分享了个人和专业经验。
从这项研究中可以认识到，儿科肿瘤学教育是提供优质护理所必需的，也是重要的。然而，缺乏真正分析教育对儿科肿瘤学实践的有效性和影响的基于研究的文献。
