Korean Oncology Nursing Society Guidelines on Oral Chemotherapy.
10.5388/aon.2017.17.4.201
- Author:
Jeong Yun PARK
1
;
Mikyong KAWK
;
Heejung PARK
;
Su Kyung SONG
;
Jihyun YUN
;
Hyun Jin CHO
;
Jiyoon JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Clinical Nursing, University of Ulsan, Ulsan, Korea. pjyun@ulsan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Drug Therapy;
Oral Chemotherapy;
Safety Management;
Personal Protective Equipment;
Guideline
- MeSH:
Consensus;
Drug Therapy*;
Education;
General Practice;
Humans;
Oncology Nursing*;
Patient Safety;
Personal Protective Equipment;
Safety Management
- From:Asian Oncology Nursing
2017;17(4):201-212
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: In 2008, the Korean Oncology Nursing Society (KONS) published standards for the safe use of chemotherapy in clinical settings, including extravastion management. Although the medical environment has rapidly changed, KONS standards have not been revised since then. In 2017, the KONS planned to revise the practice guidelines on oral chemotherapy METHODS: A clinical expert group developed recommended guidelines, using officially accepted standards based on all relevant publications. The draft was discussed and accepted in a consensus conference. The final recommendations were reviewed and approved by the KONS Boards of Directors. RESULTS: There were 4 chapters and 50 recommendations in the final version of the guidelines. Recommendations include those associated with general practice, patient consent and education, order assessment and administration, and side effects and complication management. CONCLUSION: The revised KONS guidelines on oral chemotherapy will contribute to the improvement of staff and patient safety related to oral chemotherapy. KONS guidelines revisions should be carried out at regular intervals.
