Overcash Janine
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA.
Interdiscip Top Gerontol. 2013;38:139-45. doi: 10.1159/000343610. Epub 2013 Jan 17.
Geriatric oncology nursing is a specialization that requires unique knowledge and education to care for the older person diagnosed with cancer. Understanding principles of functioning in a multidisciplinary team setting, assessment of an older patient, and cancer-related issues are central elements of the role of the geriatric oncology nurse. Additionally, education of patients and families are important in helping the older person navigate the healthcare system. The purpose of this chapter is to review the current literature in geriatric oncology nursing.
老年肿瘤护理是一个需要独特知识和教育才能照顾被诊断患有癌症的老年人的专业领域。了解在多学科团队环境中的运作原则、对老年患者的评估以及与癌症相关的问题是老年肿瘤护士角色的核心要素。此外，对患者及其家属进行教育对于帮助老年人在医疗保健系统中顺利就医很重要。本章的目的是回顾老年肿瘤护理方面的当前文献。
