A nurse-led paediatric oncology fast-track clinic proves a successful ambulatory intervention for patients.
A WongM GlogoliaP W LangeS DaleM ChappellT Soosay RajD HannaL DevarajaC WilliamsJ WilliamsonRachel ConyersPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2020)
Our pilot study implementing an OFTC for the triage and assessment of chemotherapy-related complications has proven successful from an operational and consumer perspective. The clinic improved care by ensuring expedited review, more streamlined interventions, and less overall hospital admissions. The improvements in efficiency were also mirrored by increased parent and patient satisfaction.
Keyphrases
- patient satisfaction
- primary care
- emergency department
- palliative care
- end stage renal disease
- randomized controlled trial
- ejection fraction
- quality improvement
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- blood pressure
- intensive care unit
- physical activity
- prognostic factors
- health information
- patient reported outcomes
- patient reported
- locally advanced
- social media
- affordable care act