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A sustainable model for pediatric oncology nursing education and capacity building in Latin American hospitals: Evolution and impact of a nurse educator network
Author(s) -
Sullivan Courtney E.,
Segovia Weber Lorena,
Viveros Lamas Paola,
Metzger Monika L.,
RodriguezGalindo Carlos,
Day Sara W.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pediatric blood and cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1545-5017
pISSN - 1545-5009
DOI - 10.1002/pbc.29095
Subject(s) - latin americans , pediatric oncology , medicine , capacity building , oncology nursing , nursing , covid-19 , scale (ratio) , sustainable development , pediatric nursing , nurse education , disease , economic growth , cancer , political science , geography , cartography , law , economics , infectious disease (medical specialty)
Through an “educate‐the‐educator” twinning model, pediatric oncology nurse educator roles and programs have been established at hospitals in Latin America since 2008. However, with increasing demand for nurse educator programs in the region, a twinning approach was no longer sustainable. Thus, a “nurse educator network” approach was established to scale adaptable, standardized multisite education and quality initiatives. The development, expansion, and impact of a sustainable network approach for pediatric oncology nursing capacity building in Latin America is described. The educator network approach serves as a potential model for other geographical regions. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) impact and adaptations are addressed.