Radiation Oncologist Shortage Creates Opportunity for NPs.
Nurs Adm Q
; 47(4): 306-312, 2023.
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| ID: mdl-37643229
ABSTRACT
A 50% estimated increase in new cancer cases over the next few decades will significantly challenge health care systems already strained by a shortage of oncology providers. Radiation oncology (RO), 1 of 3 three primary pillars of oncology care, treats half of all new cancer cases. Workforce shortages, reimbursement changes, delays in patient treatment, and the lack of follow-up care all continue to increase pressure on RO centers to boost efficiency, improve patient and staff retention, and strive for service satisfaction. Nurse practitioners (NPs) can bring greater capacity, expertise, and profitability to RO, especially in light of the fact that demand is predicted to outstrip supply by as much as 10 times. It is critical, however, that NPs receive specialized training in RO's clinical, technological, and operational processes before assuming patient-facing roles.
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Assunto principal:
Radioterapia (Especialidade)
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Neoplasias
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article