Improving Nurses' Knowledge About Older Adults With Cancer
Peggy S. Burhenn, MS, RN, CNS, AOCNS®; Betty Ferrell, PhD, MA, FAAN, FPCN; Shirley Johnson, RN, MS, MBA; and Arti Hurria, MD
ONF
10.1188/16.ONF.497-504
Description
Purpose/Objectives: To assess nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of caring for older adults and to use that assessment data to develop a training program to improve skills in caring for older adults with cancer.
Design: Survey of oncology nursing staff conducted pre- and posteducation regarding geriatric care.
Setting: City of Hope, a comprehensive cancer center in southern California.
Sample: 422 (baseline) and 375 (postintervention) nursing staff in adult care areas.