To what extent are patients' needs met on oncology units? The phenomenon of care rationing
Journal
European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Date Issued
April 1, 2016
DOI
10.1016/j.ejon.2016.01.002
Abstract
Evidence suggests that when resources are not sufficient to provide all the care needed by their patients, nurses are forced to ration their attention between care activities. The aim of this study is to examine care omissions and their causes in oncology units.