The Legacy of Pediatric Oncology Nursing in Advancing Survivorship Research and Clinical Care
- 1 September 2009
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing
- Vol. 26 (5), 255-265
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1043454209343179
Abstract
Today, the growing population of cancer survivors, both pediatric and adult, along with the accumulated weight of data characterizing late and lingering effects of cancer and its treatment are attracting attention in the form of reports, conferences, publications and media coverage.The emphasis on survivorship research and outcomes-based clinical care began with pediatric oncology, and pediatric oncology nurses have been at the forefront of survivorship clinical care, research, and education for more than 30 years.This article highlights these contributions to the body of survivorship knowledge and quality of care, as well as areas of ongoing challenge and future directions suggested by thought leaders in our specialty. Key contributions are examined decade by decade and against the six recommendations for health care policy and practice delineated in the two recent IOM survivorship reports: evidence-based guidelines for follow-up care, standards and models of care, increasing awareness of late effects and needed follow-up care, improving professional education and training, improving access to care for survivors, and increasing research to prevent or manage late effects.Keywords
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