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The professional role for nurses in clinical trials
M D McEvoy1, L Cannon, M L MacDermott
1Division of Hematology/Oncology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|November 1, 1991
Summary
Nurses are evolving beyond data collection in clinical trials, becoming essential research team members. Their multifaceted roles, driven by scientific advances and societal changes, are crucial for improving cancer treatments.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Clinical Research
- Oncology
Background:
- The role of nurses in clinical trials has traditionally been viewed as data collection.
- Recent transformations recognize nurses as integral members of the research team.
- Factors like scientific advances and societal perceptions of cancer influence nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the clinical, administrative, and research roles of nurses in clinical trials.
- To identify essential components and characteristics for nurses in these roles.
- To highlight the evolving, multifaceted nature of nursing in clinical trial research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and analysis of the nursing role in clinical trials.
- Examination of components and essential characteristics for clinical, administrative, and research roles.
- Discussion of factors influencing the development of oncology nursing practice.
Main Results:
- Nurses' roles in clinical trials are transforming significantly.
- Nurses are recognized as essential, multifaceted members of research teams.
- Progress in basic science increases the complexity and number of clinical trials, necessitating expanded nursing involvement.
Conclusions:
- Nurses play a vital and multifaceted role in clinical trials research.
- Their contributions are essential for advancing cancer treatment research.
- The evolving nursing role is critical for addressing the increasing complexity of clinical trials.