An Investigation of Oncology Nurses' Role in Reducing Chemotherapy-Induced Complications at Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State
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Background of the Study
Chemotherapy is a cornerstone treatment for many cancer patients, offering a potential cure or remission, but it is also associated with a range of side effects and complications. Chemotherapy-induced complications such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, neutropenia, anemia, and mucositis significantly affect the patients' quality of life and can lead to treatment delays or dose reductions. Oncology nurses are at the forefront of managing these complications, employing preventive strategies, offering symptom management, and providing emotional support to patients undergoing chemotherapy.
At Federal Teaching Hospital in Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State, oncology nurses play a critical role in managing chemotherapy-induced complications by closely monitoring patients, providing interventions, and educating patients and their families about potential side effects. The goal of this study is to investigate the specific role of oncology nurses in reducing chemotherapy-induced complications and to explore how their interventions affect the overall treatment process.
Statement of the Problem
Despite the importance of chemotherapy in cancer treatment, the risk of chemotherapy-induced complications remains a significant concern. These complications can lead to increased hospital admissions, prolonged treatments, and worsened patient outcomes. It is unclear to what extent oncology nurses at Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, contribute to reducing these complications and the strategies they employ in minimizing the side effects. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating the role of oncology nurses in managing and preventing chemotherapy-induced complications.
Objectives of the Study
- To explore the role of oncology nurses in reducing chemotherapy-induced complications at Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti.
- To identify the strategies employed by oncology nurses to prevent and manage chemotherapy-induced complications.
- To assess the effectiveness of these strategies in improving patient outcomes and minimizing complications.
Research Questions
- What role do oncology nurses play in reducing chemotherapy-induced complications at Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti?
- What strategies do oncology nurses use to manage and prevent chemotherapy-induced complications?
- How effective are these strategies in improving the health outcomes of chemotherapy patients?
Research Hypotheses
- Oncology nurses at Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, actively contribute to reducing chemotherapy-induced complications.
- The strategies employed by oncology nurses significantly reduce the incidence of chemotherapy-induced complications.
- There is a positive relationship between oncology nurses' interventions and improved chemotherapy patient outcomes.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
The study will focus on oncology nurses at Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, examining their role and strategies in reducing chemotherapy-induced complications. Limitations include possible subjectivity in self-reported strategies and the difficulty in measuring long-term patient outcomes directly related to nursing interventions.
Definitions of Terms
- Chemotherapy-induced complications: Adverse effects of chemotherapy treatment, such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and hematologic complications, that impact the patient's health and well-being.
- Oncology Nurses: Nurses who specialize in the care of cancer patients, focusing on chemotherapy administration, symptom management, and patient education.
- Symptom Management: The strategies used to prevent or alleviate the adverse effects of cancer treatment.
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