A Decade of Achievements: International Society of Paediatric Oncology Baseline Nursing Standards

Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2024 Dec 15:e31483. doi: 10.1002/pbc.31483. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

The six International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) Baseline Nursing Standards provide the first evidence-based framework for assessing and improving pediatric oncology nursing practice settings in low-, middle-, and high-income countries. Over the past 10 years, the standards have been translated to six languages, endorsed by 13 organizations, surveyed at 101 hospitals in 54 countries, and initiatives have been documented at over 63 institutions in 31 countries. Going forward, the SIOP Nursing Network's Baseline Standards Special Interest Group has established a 5-year strategic plan to guide advocacy, research, and standards implementation through global multidisciplinary collaboration.

Keywords: childhood cancer; nursing; nursing standards; pediatric oncology.