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Best Practices in Nursing Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

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Overview / Abstract:

CIPN is a complication of cancer treatment that may lead to permanent nerve damage in severe cases. This online activity reviews causative agents, signs and symptoms, and supportive care interventions.

1.0 NCPD | ILNA
STATEMENT OF NEED

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a complication of cancer treatment that may impair quality of life and lead to treatment dose reductions or discontinuation in severe cases. In one study of 123 patients receiving taxane therapy for breast cancer, 17% required dose reductions because of CIPN (Bhatnagar et al, 2014). Whereas in some patients the symptoms of pain, numbness, and tingling improve with time, in others, there is progression with permanent nerve damage (Cavaletti & Marmiroli, 2015). Poor understanding of CIPN pathophysiology has hampered the development of effective prophylactic and therapeutic interventions despite extensive clinical trials. At present, optimal management strategies are not well defined.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Oncology nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with cancer.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

- Describe chemotherapeutic agents that cause chemotherapy-induced
peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)
- Assess the signs and symptoms of CIPN
- Explain the current guidelines for the management of CIPN
- Counsel patients on strategies to minimize the effects of CIPN

Expiration

Aug 31, 2023

Discipline(s)

Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME

Format

Webinar / Webcast / Video

Credits / Hours

1.0

Accreditation

ANCC

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Steve Bhimji, MD, MSc, PhD

Keywords / Search Terms

Oncology, i3 Health, CME, NCPD, free CNE, free NCPD, Free CE, Free CME, Nursing, Oncology Nursing, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Therapies, Physician, Oncology Physician, Neutropenia, Chemotherapy, Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

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