Understanding the challenges of providing holistic oncology nursing care in Nigeria
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Understanding the Challenges of Providing Holistic Oncology Nursing Care in Nigeria
This article describes the current state of cancer nursing and the various challenges that hinder the provision of effective nursing care to cancer patients in Nigeria. The major issue identified was the lack of specialized oncology nursing education which should actually form a basis for nurses to practice in the oncology setting. Other issues include poor facilities for oncology nursing care,...
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عنوان ژورنال: Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2347-5625
DOI: 10.4103/2347-5625.199074