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Nurse scientists in cancer cooperative groups
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|February 25, 2014
Summary
National Cancer Institute (NCI)-supported clinical trials have advanced cancer care. The NCI is restructuring its network to improve clinical trial efficiency and reduce completion times.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Clinical Trials
- Cancer Research
Background:
- The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has supported cooperative groups conducting significant cancer clinical trials.
- The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has recommended restructuring the national clinical trials infrastructure.
Purpose of the Study:
- Review advances in cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and symptom management from NCI-supported trials.
- Discuss nursing contributions to national clinical trials.
- Examine IOM recommendations for clinical trials infrastructure reform.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of published cooperative group manuscripts.
- Review of National Cancer Institute (NCI) data.
Main Results:
- NCI-sponsored cooperative groups have executed major, practice-changing clinical trials.
- Challenges in clinical trial processes necessitate NCI network restructuring for improved efficiency.
- Nurse investigators collaborate with cooperative groups for access to large patient populations and generalizable findings.
Conclusions:
- Restructuring aims to enhance efficiency and expedite the clinical trial lifecycle.
- Opportunities for nursing research are expanding in symptom science, survivorship, and cancer care delivery.
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