Reflections and experiences of early career cancer nurses on cancer survivorship in Europe: A qualitative study.
This study explores how early-career cancer nurses across Europe conceptualise and deliver survivorship care, a growing priority in oncology nursing. An exploratory qualitative design was used, involving a written reflection and focus group with seven early-career nurses from the European Oncology N...
| Published in: | European Journal of Oncology Nursing Vol. 80 |
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| Format: | research Journal Article |
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Churchill Livingstone, Inc.
Feb2026
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