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, Robin Lally, Darryl Somayaji, Erik K. Rueter, Mary Magee Gullatte

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)604-612
Number of pages9
JournalOncology nursing forum
Volume48
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2021

Keywords

  • Cancer disparities
  • Community outreach
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Structural racism

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology(nursing)

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