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The Cancer Informatics Infrastructure: a new initiative of the National Cancer Institute
1National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 31 Center Dr, Room 10A50, Bethesda, MD 20892-2580, USA.
Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|March 10, 2001
Summary
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Informatics Infrastructure initiative enhances cancer research by improving information exchange. This initiative will streamline clinical trials and include oncology nurses in cancer care improvements.
Area of Science:
- Oncology nursing
- Cancer informatics
- Health information technology
Background:
- The National Cancer Institute (NCI) supports clinical trials as a primary method for cancer research.
- Advances in information technology and internet use offer opportunities to improve clinical trial operations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform oncology nurses about the NCI Cancer Informatics Infrastructure initiative.
- To highlight how this initiative will transform cancer care through enhanced information exchange.
Main Methods:
- Review of published articles and NCI reports concerning the Cancer Informatics Infrastructure initiative.
Main Results:
- The NCI Cancer Informatics Infrastructure initiative aims to transform cancer care.
- It will facilitate more effective and efficient information exchange among cancer research stakeholders.
Conclusions:
- The initiative will streamline the operation and administration of NCI-supported clinical trials.
- A revitalized system will be more flexible, inclusive, and incorporate input from oncology nurses and other stakeholders to improve cancer care.
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