Pediatric Education Discharge Support Strategies for Newly Diagnosed Children With Cancer

Conclusions This study is among the first to examine the effects of 2 different early-discharge planning strategies for families of a newly diagnosed child with cancer. The evidence supports a standardized discharge education strategy that can be successfully implemented across institutions. Implications for Practice Nurses play a major role in the educational preparation and discharge of newly diagnosed pediatric cancer patients and their families.
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