Assessment of challenges and issues faced while providing oncology infusion therapy among staff nurses working in selected hospitals of the city: A descriptive study

Introduction: Infusion therapy is very important in modern cancer treatment. It works by giving medicine directly into a patient's blood through a vein, which helps the drugs get to cancer cells faster and in higher amounts.Aim and Objectives: To assess the level of challenges and issues faced while providing oncology infusion therapy among staff nurses working in selected hospitals of the city. To associate the challenges and issues faced while providing oncology infusion therapy among staff nurses with selected demographic variables.Materials and Methods: A quantitative, non-experimental descriptive design was used among 100 staff nurses selected through non-probability purposive sampling from selected hospitals. Data was collected using a structured tool to assess challenges in providing oncology infusion therapy.Result: The findings revealed that 56% of staff nurses experienced severe challenges, 43% moderate, and 1% mild challenges. Major challenges involved medication verification, patient management, vascular access, staffing, and training. Significant associations were found between practice levels and age, professional experience, area of posting, weekly oncology infusion procedures, and previous training (p < 0.05).Conclusion: The study concluded that staff nurses faced considerable challenges in providing oncology infusion therapy, emphasizing the need for regular specialized training, adequate staffing, appropriate resources, and standardized protocols to ensure safe and effective practices.