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1994 Oncology Nursing Society Research Priorities Survey
K M Stetz1, M R Haberman, J Holcombe
1University of Washington, Bothell, USA.
Oncology Nursing Forum
|June 1, 1995
Summary
Oncology nurses identified key research priorities including pain, prevention, and quality of life. These findings guide future oncology nursing research and practice, emphasizing a move towards proactive cancer care.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Healthcare Research Priorities
- Cancer Care Practice
Background:
- Oncology nursing research is crucial for advancing cancer care.
- Identifying current priorities ensures research efforts align with clinical needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the research priorities in oncology nursing.
- To identify the specific types of research needed to address these priorities.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey design was employed.
- A mail-out questionnaire was sent to a random sample of 2,178 Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) members.
- Participants ranked 93 research topics organized into seven categories.
Main Results:
- A 36% response rate was achieved with 789 surveys returned.
- The top 10 research priorities included pain, prevention, quality of life, risk reduction/screening, ethical issues, neutropenia/immunosuppression, patient education, stress/coping, detection, and cost containment.
Conclusions:
- The identified top 10 research issues provide a roadmap for directing future oncology nursing research.
- Findings indicate a shift in nursing practice towards prevention, risk reduction, and detection, moving beyond symptom management.
- The study offers guidance for health policy development in cancer care.
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