Oncology Nursing Training: Innovating for Quality of Care in Mumbai, India

Given the complex issues related to the Indian health care systems, the need for excellent nursing training and quality of care, the objectives of the proposed internship are to explore the contribution of simulation training to provide optimal oncology nursing care at the Prince Aly Khan Hospital (PAKH), Mumbai. The research activities will include : 1. A critical review of the literature in order to identify best practices guidelines of simulation nursing oncology training; 2. Individual and focus group interviews with health care (medical and nursing) experts in simulation training, in nursing training and in oncology care. Nursing Competencies Framework developed by the School of Nursing at the Université de Montréal will provide the backdrop for the integration of simulation and care competencies in oncology nursing. PAKH has been committed to carry out general simulation training for quality of nursing care on the one hand and oncology specific training on the other over the past few year. The proposed objectives will be directly anchored within these mandates for optimal oncology and general care.

Faculty Supervisor:

Bilkis Vissandjée

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Partner:

Prince Aly Khan Hospital

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Université de Montréal

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