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KMID : 1137220060060010047
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Jounal of Korean Oncology Nursing
2006 Volume.6 No. 1 p.47 ~ p.53
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Effects of Education for Safe Handling of Cytotoxic Drugs on Knowledge and Practice in Oncology Nurses
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Hong Su-Yeon
Cho Eun-Jung
Yoo Yang-Sook
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Abstract
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Purpose: The present study explored the effects of education for safe handling of cytotoxic drugs on knowledge and practice in nurses.
Method: Data were collected using a single group with pre and posttest design from 59 nurses at medical and surgical wards in C university hospital from April to June 2005. Questionnaires on the knowledge and practice of the guidelines for safe handling of cytotoxic drugs were asked to complete before and after the education.
Result: The education improved nurses’ knowledge and practice of the guidelines for safe handling of cytotoxic drugs. The knowledge and practice had a significant positive correlation.
Conclusion: These findings show that the education for safe handling of cytotoxic drugs improved the knowledge and practice of nurses. As the knowledge of the guidelines for safe handling of cytotoxic drugs makes a positive association with the practice, it is thought to be required to enhance the education program for nurses.
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KEYWORD
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Antineoplastic drug, Safe management, Education, Nurse
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