Update to 2019-2022 ONS Research Agenda: Rapid Review to Promote Equity in Oncology Healthcare Access and Workforce Development.

Randy A Jones, Rachel Hirschey, Grace Campbell, Mary E Cooley, Darryl Somayaji, Robin Lally, Erik K Rueter, Mary Magee Gullatte
Author Information
  1. Randy A Jones: School of Nursing, University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
  2. Rachel Hirschey: Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
  3. Grace Campbell: University of Pittsburgh.
  4. Mary E Cooley: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
  5. Darryl Somayaji: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
  6. Robin Lally: University of Nebraska Medical Center.
  7. Erik K Rueter: Oncology Nursing Society.
  8. Mary Magee Gullatte: Emory University.

Abstract

PURPOSE: The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) tasked a rapid response research team (RRRT) to develop priorities to increase diversity, equity, and inclusivity in oncology clinical care and workforce development.
METHODS: An RRRT of experts in health disparities conducted a rapid review of the literature, consulted with oncology nurse leaders and disparities researchers, and reviewed priorities from funding agencies.
RESULTS: Significant gaps in the current oncology disparities literature were identified and used to inform priority areas for future research practice and workforce development in oncology nursing.
SYNTHESIS: This is the second article in a two-part series that presents findings on structural racism and health inequities in oncology nursing. In the first article, three priority areas for oncology nursing research were presented. In this article, strategies to improve diversity, equity, and inclusivity in clinical practice and the oncology workforce are described.
IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH: Recommendations are presented to inform research, clinical, administrative, and academic oncology nursing settings on increasing diversity, equity, and inclusivity and deconstructing structural racism.

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Grants

  1. K23 MD015719/NIMHD NIH HHS
  2. P30 CA044579/NCI NIH HHS

MeSH Term

Health Services Accessibility
Humans
Nursing Research
Oncology Nursing
Societies, Nursing
Workforce

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