title: Development and Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice in Cancer Care: Challenges and Opportunities.
abstract: The cancer burden is a global problem, and oncology nurses should be accountable for delivering safe and effective cancer care and providing the best possible experience for patients. The development and application of evidence-based practice in cancer care is an effective strategy in achieving this goal; however, the journey in which such practice involves may encounter various challenges. In this article, the author discusses her own experience, successful and unsuccessful of such a journey. Both challenges and opportunities are identified, and suggestions put forward for making collaborative efforts.
authors.affiliation: The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
authors.forename: Winnie K W
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: So
keywords: Evidence-based practice; cancer care; challenges; oncology nurses; opportunities