Innovative use of electronic tablets for newly diagnosed cancer patient education

Other Titles

Patient education in oncology patients

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine whether using an electronic tablet to provide coaching for flushing to cancer patients could minimize infection and occlusion complications that often occur when patients/caregivers are responsible for maintaining their PICC lines.

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Authors

Patricia L. Cameron

Author Details

Patricia L. Cameron, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Lambda

Lead Author Affiliation

Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, USA

Type

Presentation-Oral Standard Event

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

PICC line flushing techniques, Electronic Tablet, Patient Education

Recommended Citation

Cameron, Patricia L., "Innovative use of electronic tablets for newly diagnosed cancer patient education" (2017). INRC (Congress). 495.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2017/presentations_2017/495

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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