Integrating a Nurse Practitioner Into an Interprofessional Team to Optimize Care for People With Cancer and Substance Use Disorder

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the integration of nurse practitioners within interprofessional teams for better care of individuals with cancer and substance use disorder.
• Examined the role of nurse practitioners in managing cancer symptoms.
• Reviewed existing literature on care for individuals with cancer and substance use disorders.
• Analyzed the effectiveness of interprofessional team approaches.
• Limited literature exists regarding the role of nurse practitioners in this population.
• Findings suggest that nurse practitioners contribute significantly to symptom management.
• Interprofessional collaboration is crucial for optimizing care outcomes.