OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF NURSING

Alonzo Angelo F | BSN3 YI- 20 | NCMB312 | Sir Gerry

LIBRARY WORKS - ONCO - ONCOLOGY NURSING TRENDS

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RESOURCES: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2347562523000951

REACTION PAPER:

The use of advanced technology in providing nursing care is very much helpful for
nurses to accommodate more patients in a hospital setting. With the assistance of large language
models, oncology nursing care planning can become more personalized, proactive, and
collaborative. Through the analysis of extensive medical literature, treatment protocols, and
patient-specific data, these models can generate individualized care plans that address the unique
needs and goals of each patient. This level of personalization contributes to better patient
outcomes and improves overall care quality.
While utilizing large language models in healthcare offers substantial benefits, it's
important to consider ethical considerations, such as patient privacy and the human touch in
caregiving. Ongoing research and the development of guidelines are necessary to ensure the
responsible and ethical use of these technologies in oncology nursing care planning.
According to Nashwan 2023, with the help of LLM it is a great opportunity for oncology
nursing care planning, for decision making, patient education and care, since it will help them to
easily understand the latest Evidence practice they could provide, Additionally, LLMs can
synthesize patient data and provide predictive insights. By integrating Electronic Health Records
(EHRs), LLMs can assess the patient's history and current status and then predict potential
complications or treatment responses, utilizing precise clinical decisions based on the retrieved
information about the patient's condition.6 This enables the formulation of proactive care plans
that address current needs and anticipate and mitigate future challenges.Moreover, patient
education is an indispensable element of oncology nursing care planning. LLMs can generate
tailored educational materials for patients and their families, adapted to their language
proficiency and comprehension levels.7 Providing easy-to-understand information regarding
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their condition, treatment options, and self-care strategies empowers patients to participate in
self-care management effectively, improving adherence and outcomes.
Furthermore, LLMs can help streamline communication and coordination among
multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of cancer patients.8 With their natural language
processing capabilities, these models can facilitate the translation of complex medical jargon into
layperson's terms or convert textual data into visual representations. This can enhance
collaborative efforts by ensuring that all team members, including those from non-medical
backgrounds, clearly understand the patient's condition and care plan.