Entwicklung einer österreichischen Forschungsagenda für onkologische Pflege

Abstract

Zusammenfassung Development of an Austrian research agenda for nursing in oncologyA Delphi study Abstract Background Nursing research is an essential component to improve the care of oncology patients. A research agenda provides a principle orientation to balance high needs for research and limited resources in the prioritization of topics. Aim This research aims to develop an Austrian research agenda for oncology nursing which is linked to the international discussion about research priorities as well as to the national needs of nursing practice. Method In a first step, a literature study on research priorities relevant to nursing of oncology patients was conducted. The identified research priorities were appraised concerning their national relevance within a Delphi study by Austrian oncology nurses and a research agenda with national key points was subsequently worked out. Results In total 11 publications were included in the literature synthesis, 18 oncology nurses participated in the first Delphi round, 15 in the second and 13 in the last round.