Lakhasly

Differences in haematology nursing practice are observed according to the nursing roles and some countries' behaviours.The nursing care activities reported in this article reflect the performance of traditional roles such as drug administration and education, with developments in the care of patients affected by haematological conditions, improved survivorship and ever-evolving therapeutic strategies, requiring adaptation of nursing care activities to support patients.

Differences in haematology nursing practice are observed according to the nursing roles and some countries' behaviours. The nursing care activities reported in this article reflect the performance of traditional roles such as drug administration and education, with developments in the care of patients affected by haematological conditions, improved survivorship and ever-evolving therapeutic strategies, requiring adaptation of nursing care activities to support patients. New activities reported in nursing practice may reflect new treatment regimens, task shifting, and regulatory developments. Policy reforms in some countries now permit expanded nursing roles supported by supplementary education. All this was evident within the extended practice roles in the haematology setting, often highlighting discrepancies between the use of APN titles and activities reported. These findings can be used to map trends in nursing activity and contribute to the discussion of a core skills framework for nurses working within different roles within the haematology setting.