An Evidence-Based Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Remote Chemotherapy Verification.
In response to the nursing shortage and the emergence of telehealth opportunities, the Oncology Nursing Society used an evidence-based approach to examine current literature and trends for the two-person independent double check of high-risk medications, such as chemotherapy, when one of those two i...
| Published in: | Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 313 - 318 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Oncology Nursing Society
Jun2024
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| Online Access: | View this record in EBSCOhost |
| Summary: | In response to the nursing shortage and the emergence of telehealth opportunities, the Oncology Nursing Society used an evidence-based approach to examine current literature and trends for the two-person independent double check of high-risk medications, such as chemotherapy, when one of those two individuals is working remotely. Analysis of available evidence suggests virtual technology for two-person independent double checks is feasible and may be equal to live two-person checks; however, lack of consistency and rigor in the interventions and outcome measures makes a determination on safety or efficacy challenging. |
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