First Advisor
Ernst, Diane
Thesis Committee Member(s)
Finn, Cris
College
Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice
School
Loretto Heights School of Nursing
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Number of Pages
156 pages
Abstract
Multiple myeloma is the second leading cause of hematological malignancies in the United States. Bortezomib is a chemotherapy agent effective in the treatment of all stages of multiple myeloma. Bortezomib administered by the subcutaneous (SC) route is as efficacious as the intravenous (IV) route. However, the literature does not describe how the drug was to be administered SC. A review of literature was inconclusive on how to administer SC injections and supported the need to describe how nurses are administering SC injections in order to develop practice guidelines. A 44-question electronic survey on SC bortezomib administration was developed, with all questions based on current literature regarding appropriate techniques for administering SC injections. The questions explored site of administration, needle length, angle of insertion, use of air purge or bubble technique, and duration of administration. Questions were also included regarding convenience of SC administration, nurses' opinions on patients' preferences for administration site, and opinions about adopting standard practice guidelines. The findings indicated different techniques were being used for SC bortezomib administration. A practice guideline was developed for implementation with the aim of achieving greater consistency among oncology nurses administering SC bortezomib within the community oncology network of clinics.
Date of Award
Fall 2013
Location (Creation)
Colorado (state); Denver (county); Denver (inhabited place)
Copyright
© Jasmine Martin
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Recommended Citation
Martin, Jasmine, "The Subcutaneous Administration of Bortezomib Practice Guideline Capstone Project" (2013). Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection). 202.
https://epublications.regis.edu/theses/202