Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Publication Date
1-16-2025
Journal
Cardiology
DOI
10.1186/s40959-025-00304-x
PMID
39825461
PMCID
PMC11740670
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
1-16-2025
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Abstract
Background: With early detection and improvements in systemic and local therapies, millions of people are surviving cancer, but for some at a high cost. In some cancer types, cardiovascular disease now competes with recurrent cancer as the cause of death. Traditional care models, in which the cardiologist or oncologist assess patients individually, do not address complex cancer and cardiovascular needs. Nursing disciplines should be an integral part of holistic assessment in cardio-oncology care. To learn what educational needs nurses perceive important for provision of competent cardio-oncology nursing care, we undertook an international survey, aiming to understand their learning needs and preferred learning modalities.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was developed by members of the International Cardio-Oncology Society (IC-OS) Nursing Research group. The survey was in English and consisted of 23 questions which include demographic information, clinical specialty (oncology, cardiology, or cardio-oncology), multiple-choice questions related to clinical topics that nurses might be interested in learning, and preferred methods of instruction.
Results: Three hundred and twenty-nine responses were received. The majority expressed interest in learning more about cardio-oncology related topics, primarily via pre-recorded webinars (n = 206, 67%) and live virtual meetings (n = 192, 63%). Formal programs leading to certification were highly endorsed (n = 247, 80%). In relation to specific cardio-oncology topics, there was a strong interest in learning more about specific cardiovascular toxicities, and their monitoring and management (n = 205, 66%).
Conclusion: Cardio-oncology is a new field of expertise requiring competent nurses with current knowledge incorporating both specialties. The survey we conducted described the sample's characteristics, identified cardio-oncology learning needs and preferred methods of delivery. A cardio-oncology core curriculum based on the survey responses can offer convenient, accessible and learner-directed education for nurses worldwide. Ultimately, development of cardio-oncology nursing expertise will benefit cancer patients and survivors worldwide.
Keywords
Nursing, Cardio-oncology, Multidisciplinary team, Learning needs assessment, Survey, Education, Certification, Webinar, Cardiology, Oncology
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Fadol, Anecita; Lee, Geraldine; Shelton, Valerie; et al., "Nursing Knowledge in Cardio-Oncology: Results of an International Learning Needs-Assessment Survey" (2025). Faculty, Staff and Student Publications. 4988.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthgsbs_docs/4988
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