Item request has been placed!
×
Item request cannot be made.
×
Processing Request
The Role of Researcher for Advanced Practice Nurses in Oncology: Challenges and Lessons Learned.
Item request has been placed!
×
Item request cannot be made.
×
Processing Request
- Additional Information
- Source:
Publisher: Elsevier, Inc Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8504688 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1878-3449 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 07492081 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Semin Oncol Nurs Subsets: MEDLINE
- Publication Information:
Publication: Philadelphia, PA : Elsevier, Inc.
Original Publication: [Orlando, FL] : Grune & Stratton, [c1985-
- Subject Terms:
- Abstract:
Objectives: To reflect on current practice analyses regarding the role of advanced practice nurse (APN) researcher in oncology, and report on the challenges that were faced and lessons we have learned when intensively working with APNs on doing research within the domain of oncology.
Methods: Discussions with APNs supervised by or who collaborated with academics in nursing science during the past 10 years on doing research within the domain of oncology.
Results: Several misconceptions exist regarding the role of APNs as researchers. During the research process, APNs are confronted with a wide range of topics based on evidence gaps and unmet needs, challenges linked to specific research designs, and ethical issues. APNs also face challenges related to the dissemination of research. This step in the research process is often overlooked due to APNs' lack of time, limited financial resources, insufficient support for academic writing, or lower priority for APNs and other healthcare providers.
Conclusion: The APN role of researcher in oncology is fundamental for the advancement of oncology nursing care, implementation of evidence-based practice and innovations in oncology patient care, and further development of the nursing profession and nursing science. Participation in research is considered a main function that differentiates APNs from nurses in other clinical roles, such as specialized nurses. By embracing the role of researcher, oncology APNs can achieve professional growth that will stimulate them as an APN, open new opportunities, and keep them challenged.
Implications for Nursing Practice: In addition to APN, organizational and structural related factors, support by relevant stakeholders, partnering with (nursing) research units and professional and patient organizations, and dedicated time for research can positively influence uptake of the APN researcher role.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare the following financial interests/personal relationships which may be considered as potential competing interests: Ann Van Hecke reports was provided by Ghent University. Ann Van Hecke reports a relationship with Ghent University that includes: employment. Board Member of Belgian Association of Advanced Practice Nursing If there are other authors, they declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
(Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: Academic service partnership; Advanced practice nurse; Oncology; Research
- Publication Date:
Date Created: 20240411 Date Completed: 20240605 Latest Revision: 20240605
- Publication Date:
20240606
- Accession Number:
10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151634
- Accession Number:
38604927
No Comments.