Nursing Research Priorities in Oncology and Hematology: Delphi Study - Abstract
Background: In order to develop the best possible nursing practice, is necessary to launch structured and coordinated research plan. One of the most recognized strategies to achieve this
goal is to define nursing research priorities. The aim of this study is to define nursing research priorities in an Oncology Department of a Northern Italy Hospital
Materials and methods: This is three rounds Delphi Study.
Results: Forty-eight nurses (87.27 %) completed all three rounds. Seventy-three emerged themes were recorded and organized in three areas (clinical, organizational and relational), in which were identify nursing research priorities
Discussions and conclusions: The main themes chosen, identify as the most important, suggest the attention of enrolled nurses in: management of central venous devices, symptoms and chemotherapy drugs.