title: Nursing knowledge, practice patterns, and learning preferences regarding chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To explore nurses' practice patterns, knowledge, and barriers related to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
  
  
  METHODS
  Descriptive, cross-sectional.
  
  
  METHODS
  The United States.
  
  
  METHODS
  408 oncology nurses.
  
  
  METHODS
  A team of eight experts met and developed the CIPN nurse knowledge and preferences survey, which was electronically sent to randomly selected nurses.
  
  
  METHODS
  The survey assessed nurses' knowledge and practice patterns regarding assessment strategies and barriers, evidence-based interventions, preferences for education, and perceived gaps in scientific knowledge.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Nurses in the survey lacked knowledge regarding neurotoxicity of specific agents and evidence-based treatments. CIPN-focused physical examinations and standardized measurement tools were infrequently used during assessment. The most frequently reported barriers to CIPN assessment included lack of access to measurement tools, lack of specialized skills needed for assessment, lack of confidence, and lack of time. Recommendations for future research included CIPN prevention research, exploration of CIPN-related effects on quality of life, and alternative treatments of CIPN. The majority of participants preferred online educational opportunities.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Nurses do not consistently integrate evaluation and management of CIPN in their practices.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Educational offerings should incorporate web-based CIPN assessment and management content.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
authors.forename: Ellen M Lavoie
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Grace
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of South Florida in Tampa.
authors.forename: Cindy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tofthagen
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kottschade
authors.affiliation: Indiana University in Indianapolis.
authors.forename: Mary L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Collins
authors.affiliation: Hudson Valley Hospital Cancer Center, Hudson Valley Hospital, Cortlandt Mannor, NY.
authors.forename: Charlene
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Warton
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Michigan.
authors.forename: Bidisha
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ghosh
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Michigan.
authors.forename: David L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Ronis
authors.affiliation: Oncology Nursing Society in Pittsburgh.
authors.forename: Gail A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Mallory
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of South Florida.
authors.forename: Constance
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Visovsky
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006801:Humans; D020258:Neurotoxicity Syndromes / Q000451:nursing*; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000193:education*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000451:nursing*; D057184:Practice Patterns, Nurses'; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents
keywords: assessment; chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy; evidence-based practice; nurse knowledge; preferences