Access Device Standards of Practice for Oncology Nursing Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781935864905 ISBN-10: 1935864904 Copyright: 2017 Edition: 1st Editor: Camp-Sorrell, Dawn, Matey, Laurl, Doody's Expert Review    Score: 97 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Lacie Filkins,  BSN, RN, CPN  (University of New Mexico Hospital) Description This is a comprehensive guide to the standards and recommendations for use of access devices in oncology patients. The guide is divided into chapters based on the different types of devices, which include line-specific information such as history, device characteristics and features, advantages and disadvantages, insertion and removal, complications, education, and care of the device. Purpose According to the authors, the purpose is to provide detailed information on vascular access devices to meet the specific needs of nurses who specialize in oncology nursing. Oncology nursing is a very specialized practice that differs vastly from other nursing practices. There are limited evidence-based recommendations on the care of vascular access devices, especially in oncology patients, who are often immunocompromised. This guide is most definitely needed and will be appreciated by oncology nurses. Audience This book is geared for all nurses who provide care to oncology patients who have any kind of vascular access device. It is written in a manner that allows nurses with experience to easily follow the recommendations with limited questions. The authors are credible authorities and they have recruited many expert sources such as Infusion Nursing Society (INS) and other field reviewers to provide in-depth analysis and feedback. Features Each chapter is dedicated to a specific type of device and includes information on the history, device characteristics and features, advantages and disadvantages, patient selection criteria, insertion and removal techniques, maintenance and care, complications, education and documentation. There are also chapters on legal issues and appendixes with information such as cleansing agents, terminology, and competency documentation. Although the black-and-white photographs of each device serve their purpose, color photos would make the book more appealing. One limitation of this book is its focus on the adult population, with no child-specific information. Although the book includes recommendations on when to change the needleless connector or clave, there are none on how to actually perform the task. Assessment This is a great resource for practicing oncology nurses. It provides a variety of pertinent information that enables oncology nurses to provide best patient care using evidence-based practice. I have yet to review another book on vascular access devices that is specifically written for oncology nurses. I recommend that this guide be on all units that provide care to oncology patients. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 4 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book 4 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? N/A ©2025 Doody Enterprises, Inc.