Date of Award/Publication
8-2024
Document Type
Article
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice
First Supervisor
Tara L. Sacco PhD
Abstract
Background: Despite successful treatment regimens and remission rates of greater than 90%, early death is a concern for patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). The challenges surrounding proper care for APL are centered on the low volume of patients, which limits healthcare professionals’ knowledge of disease management.
Objectives: The purpose of this project was to develop resources and present an educational module specific to managing patients newly diagnosed with APL. An intervention to evaluate bedside nurses’ knowledge of APL was implemented.
Methods: Thirty-four RNs were recruited for participation. A clinical practice guideline, an algorithm, and a fact sheet were developed to provide resources for providers. An educational module was presented to the RNs to increase their knowledge of APL. Pre- and postintervention surveys were created to assess knowledge and confidence before and after the intervention.
Findings: Thirty-four RNs completed the module, and 27 participated in the pre- and postintervention surveys. Mean knowledge test scores increased significantly from 7.19 preintervention to 14.04 postintervention (p 0.001).
Recommended Citation
Sheldon, Lauren; Tydings, Donna M.; and Sacco, Tara L., "Guiding the Management of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: A Quality Improvement Project" (2024). Nursing Doctoral. Paper 16.
https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/nursing_etd_doctoral/16
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Comments
Published August 2024 in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing-V. 4, N. 4 (Pages:389-396)
DOI: 10.1188/24.CJON.389-396