Experience of cancer nursing in Tanzania

24^th Global Nursing & Healthcare

March 01-02, 2017 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Mary B Haule

Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Tanzania

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Nurs Care

Abstract :

Oncology nursing has not given priority in Tanzania. This has led to inadequate care to cancer patients admitted in the hospitals from primary level. Lack of knowledge and skills can results misunderstanding between nurses and relative who need more information on patient progress. Currently, there is no nurse who has specialization in oncology nursing; there is no undergraduate and postgraduate course in oncology in East Africa; and moreover, there is limited fund for sponsorship. Nurses need to have basic knowledge of cancer disease, treatment and supportive care so as to improve quality of care. Oncology nursing is crucial in cancer centers or any hospital which provide cancer treatment, so as to improve care to patients. Nurses spent most of the time with patients; therefore, we need to equip them with knowledge and skills in oncology nursing. International collaboration of nurses is vital to build capacity in cancer care. Conclusion and Recommendation Oncology nursing is crucial in Cancer centers or any hospital which provide cancer treatment, so as to improve care to patients. Nurses spent most of the time with patients; therefore we need to equip them with knowledge and skills in oncology nursing. International collaboration of nurses is vital so to build capacity in cancer care.

Biography :

Mary B. Haule, RN, BScN, Student MscPalliative care.

Email: mary_baltasary@yahoo.com