Cancer Nurses Society of Australia, 15th Winter Congress
26 July 2012 - 28 July 2012
Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, Tasmania
WORKSHOP 1: Excellence in Uro-Oncology Care
Date: Thursday 26 July 2012
Time: 1030 - 1530
Presenters: Dr Donna Berry, Ian Davis, Suzanne Chambers
Summary
This workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about the most up to date uro-oncology therapies and supportive care initiatives from leading Australian and International experts in the field. A series of interactive case studies delivered by the expert panellists will provide participants with an opportunity to be involved in complex decision-making scenarios, using the latest evidence to inform clinical decisions, as well as support and enable patients to self care
WORKSHOP 2: Antineoplastic Drug Administration: Developing and Assessing Competency in the Workplace
Sponsored by eviQ and EdCaN
Date: Thursday 26 July 2012
Time: 0900 - 1630
Presenters: Professor Patsy Yates, Professor Sanchia Aranda, Chris Sargeant, Kylie Ash
WORKSHOP 3: New Research and Advances in Caring for Older People
Date: Thursday 26 July 2012
Time: 1300 - 1700
Presenters: Dr Michal Boyd, Jane Davis and Louise Nicholson
Aim: This workshop will review the latest evidence about clinical care of older people. The purpose is to provide clinical updates to help improve care for older people with cancer.
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WORKSHOP 4: Wound Management Under the 'Banyan Tree'
Date: Thursday 26 July 2012
Time: 1300 - 1700
Presenters: Keryln Carville RN PhD, Professor Primary Health Care & Community Nursing, Silver Chain Nursing Association and Curtin University, Western Australia
Summary
The care of palliative patients frequently involves the management of complex draining wounds and stomas. The primary challenge for the clinician is to contain exudate or effluent in a manner that optimises quality of life and reduces fatigue for patients and their families. The ongoing challenge however, is to employ strategies that do this in the most cost-effective manner. Unfortunately, there are times when clinicians don't have access to all the necessary manufactured devices and dressings. It could be proposed that there are times when we all have to practice under the 'banyan tree' and adapt practice to meet clinical demands with the resources we have available. The innovations for managing complex draining wounds outlined in this workshop have been honed with experience and born out of a need to devise alternative means of containment when access to commercial devices is restricted.
Case studies will be used to highlight a problem-solving approach and a creative skills workshop will allow participants an opportunity to explore options for wound management when one has little at hand than a willingness to try.