Asian Oncol Nurs.  2013 Dec;13(4):295-303. 10.5388/aon.2013.13.4.295.

Prioritization of Research Topics of Korean Oncology Nurses

• Lee EH
• Chung BY
• Chun N
• Oh PJ
• Cho SY

• KMID: 2269488
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5388/aon.2013.13.4.295

Abstract

PURPOSE
The aim of this study was to determine the prioritization of research topics by Korean oncology nurses.
METHODS
A descriptive and cross-sectional survey was conducted via the website of the Korean Oncology Nursing Society, with participation sought by email from all of its members.
RESULTS
Overall, 'pain' and 'quality of life' were the most important among the 74 topics, 'cancer prevention' was ranked 47th, while 'informatics' and 'telehealth' were ranked 62nd and 72nd, respectively. Korean oncology nursing research needs to be expanded to include community-based cancer prevention. In addition, research on informatics and telehealth in the oncology nursing area is necessary given the current dramatic changes in the implementation of information technology in medical services.
CONCLUSION
These findings may contribute toward the development of a Korean oncology nursing research agenda and the provision of information to funding agencies with respect to setting the priorities of oncology nursing research.

Keyword

Korea; Oncologic Nursing; Pain; Quality of Life; Research Priorities

MeSH Terms

Cross-Sectional Studies
Electronic Mail
Financial Management
Informatics
Korea
Nursing
Nursing Research
Oncologic Nursing
Quality of Life
Societies, Nursing
Telemedicine

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  Fig. 1 Top-10 Research Priorities According to The Types of Current Work Setting (Nursing College vs. Oncology Clinic) and Certification (APN vs. RN Working in Oncology Clinic). APN=advanced practice nurse; RN=registered nurse.

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  Fig. 2 Top-20 Research Priorities of the Korean Oncology Nursing Society (KONS) and the US Oncology Nurses Society (ONS) in 2008

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