Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 51-57, February 2006

Cancer Care in Nursing Homes

  • Meg Bourbonniere

      Affiliations

    • Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, CT
    • Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Meg Bourbonniere, PhD, RN, 100 Church St, South, P.O. Box 9740, New Haven, CT 06536
    • ,
  • Janet H. Van Cleave

      Affiliations

    • Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, CT
    • Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY.

Objectives

To review the available scientific literature on cancer care in nursing homes and recommendations for clinical practice and further research are offered.

Data Sources

Research studies and review articles.

Conclusion

Overlooked issues for older adults with cancer in nursing homes include screening, treatment, and symptom management. Cancer care and survivorship in nursing homes receives little direct attention.

Implications for Nursing Practice

Oncology nurses can improve cancer care and survivorship in nursing homes by considering nursing homes as a practice venue.

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PII: S0749-2081(05)00118-X

doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2005.10.007

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 51-57, February 2006

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