Establishing ambulatory chemotherapy at home

Prof Nurse. 1998 Mar;13(6):356-8.

Abstract

The use of infusional ambulatory chemotherapy is increasing. Careful patient selection and a structured programme of teaching and home support is required. Continuous ambulatory chemotherapy can improve clinical outcomes and provide both psychological and financial benefits.

MeSH terms

  • Ambulatory Care / organization & administration*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Community Health Nursing / organization & administration*
  • Home Infusion Therapy / nursing*
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Patient Selection
  • Program Development

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents