Research Priorities of the Oncology Nursing Society: 2024-2027

Oncol Nurs Forum. 2024 Oct 17;51(6):502-515. doi: 10.1188/24.ONF.502-515.

Abstract

Problem statement: To define the Oncology Nursing Society Research Agenda for 2024-2027.

Design: An iterative, multiple data sources consolidation through the Research Agenda Project Team.

Data sources: Previous research priorities, literature review, stakeholder survey, and research priorities from other cancer care organizations and funding agencies.

Findings: 10 evergreen statements articulated foundational values for oncology nurse scientists, and 5 topics emerged as research priorities for the upcoming three years: Advance patient-centric, precision symptom science; provide evidence for safe and effective cancer care delivery models and support of the oncology nursing workforce; describe the impact of the environment on cancer care outcomes; integrate patient navigation into cancer care across the trajectory; and advance the use of innovative methodologies in oncology nursing research.

Implications for nursing: The Oncology Nursing Society Research Agenda is an effective resource for directing the organization's research vision. This foundational document directs funding awards and requests, mentorship, and policy initiatives.

Keywords: environment; methodology; precision symptom science; research priorities; workforce.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nursing Research*
  • Oncology Nursing* / standards
  • Societies, Nursing*