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Shifting perspectives: gero-oncology nursing research
1University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. skagan@nursing.upenn.edu
Oncology Nursing Forum
|March 16, 2004
Summary
Gero-oncology nursing research needs a new perspective to effectively address the complex needs of older adults with cancer. Focusing on age-specific factors will improve theoretical, methodological, and analytical approaches in this field.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Oncology
- Nursing Research
- Aging and Cancer
Background:
- Cancer significantly impacts older adults, necessitating specialized research.
- Current gero-oncology research often lacks the sophistication to address the interplay of aging, cancer, and nursing care.
- Older adults with cancer represent a vulnerable population requiring more advanced research methodologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review the development of gero-oncology research in nursing and related fields.
- To analyze the current state of practice in gero-oncology.
- To propose a new perspective for advancing gero-oncology nursing research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of journal articles and book chapters.
- Inclusion of personal experience in the analysis.
- Critical review of existing research and practice.
Main Results:
- Existing research perspectives inadequately address the complexities of aging and cancer in older adults.
- A significant gap exists between the needs of this population and current research knowledge and resources.
- A new, age-focused perspective is crucial for developing more sophisticated gero-oncology nursing research.
Conclusions:
- Simple age-related variables are insufficient for research involving older adults with cancer.
- A shift towards an age-focused perspective will refine theoretical, methodological, and analytical approaches in gero-oncology.
- Evolving gero-oncology nursing research perspectives will enhance future clinical practice.