Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing, cilt.13, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
Objective: The aim of this study was to explore oncology nurses' awareness of cardio-oncology and cancer-related cardiotoxicity. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted with 152 oncology nurses between April 2025 and October 2025. Data were collected using the Cardio-Oncology Awareness Questionnaire for Nurses which was developed by the authors for this study. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) were used to analyze the data. Results: Only 15% (n = 23) of the participants had received education on cardio-oncology and cancer-related cardiotoxicity and the majority reported acquiring their knowledge primarily from colleagues (63%). Participants expressed limited confidence in recognizing cancer-related cardiotoxicity (n = 66, 43%), while the majority (n = 147, 97%) indicated a need for further education on cancer therapy–related cardiotoxicity. The educational topics identified were cardiovascular risk factors, basic electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation and arrhythmias, cardioprotective agents, and cardiovascular risk assessment during cancer survivorship.” Conclusions: The findings revealed a lack of knowledge and practice regarding cardio-oncology and cardiotoxicity among oncology nurses, with most having not received formal education. With cardio-oncology emerging as an important sub-speciality, there clearly is a need for a structured cardio-oncology education in Türkiye.