Oncology Nurses’ Role in Promoting Patient Self-Advocacy
Karen E. Alsbrook, Heidi Donovan, Susan W. Wesmiller, Teresa Hagan Thomas
Abstract
Teaching patients with cancer the skill of self-advocacy shifts the focus of their cancer care onto what is important to them, leading to optimized patient-centered care. As oncology nurses, providing support to patients as they self-advocate to get their needs met fosters a collaborative relationship, creating an environment in which patients feel comfortable verbalizing their needs and concerns.
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