Marjorie Good1, Kathleen Castro2, Andrea Denicoff3, Shanda Finnigan3, Linda Parreco4, Diane St Germain4. 1. Division of Cancer Prevention, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD. Electronic address: marge.good@nih.gov. 2. Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD. 3. Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD. 4. Division of Cancer Prevention, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To describe the evolution and structure of the National Cancer Institute clinical trials programs, their notable accomplishments, nurses' roles in these accomplishments, and the essential role of nursing today and in the future. DATA SOURCES: Manuscripts, government publications, websites, and professional communications. CONCLUSION: Change is inevitable and a constant factor in the world of advancing science and clinical research. Nurses' contribution to research and evidence-based practice will continue to grow and is vital as the scientific landscape evolves. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: As the understanding of cancer biology increases and clinical trials evolve, nurses will need to remain key team members and leaders in National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program and National Cancer Trials Network trials and their associated infrastructure. Published by Elsevier Inc.
OBJECTIVES: To describe the evolution and structure of the National Cancer Institute clinical trials programs, their notable accomplishments, nurses' roles in these accomplishments, and the essential role of nursing today and in the future. DATA SOURCES: Manuscripts, government publications, websites, and professional communications. CONCLUSION: Change is inevitable and a constant factor in the world of advancing science and clinical research. Nurses' contribution to research and evidence-based practice will continue to grow and is vital as the scientific landscape evolves. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: As the understanding of cancer biology increases and clinical trials evolve, nurses will need to remain key team members and leaders in National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program and National Cancer Trials Network trials and their associated infrastructure. Published by Elsevier Inc.
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Clinical trial; Leaders; National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP); National Cancer Trials Network (NCTN); Oncology nurse; Research
Authors: Christa Braun-Inglis; Leigh M Boehmer; Laura J Zitella; Brianna Hoffner; Yurii B Shvetsov; Jeffrey L Berenberg; Randall A Oyer; Al B Benson Journal: J Adv Pract Oncol Date: 2022-03-25