2008 ONS research priorities survey.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the priorities of oncology nursing research, including the effect of evidence-based practice resources as identified by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) membership in June 2008.


METHODS
Descriptive, cross-sectional.


METHODS
A Web-based survey of ONS members.


METHODS
Stratified into three groups: a representative random sample of the general membership (n = 4,460, 421 responded), an over-sampled random sample of advanced practice nurses (n = 980, 149 responded), and all ONS members who were doctorally prepared (n = 589, 143 responded); 713 responded overall.


METHODS
The 2004 survey was revised and the new 2008 survey was beta tested. The invitation to complete the survey was sent via e-mail with a link to the survey Web site. A follow-up reminder was sent one week after the initial invitation.


METHODS
70 oncology nursing research topic questions, divided into five categories, and two additional categories regarding ONS Putting Evidence Into Practice resources.


RESULTS
Quality of life and pain were the two highest rated topics, consistent with 2000 and 2004 research priority survey findings. Eleven topics were new to the top 20 ranked priority topics in 2008. Differences in rankings were apparent between member groups.


CONCLUSIONS
The respondents represented the broad spectrum of ONS membership. Changes in topic rankings indicate that oncology nursing research priorities have shifted since the 2004 survey. The lag in research result dissemination to clinical practice may account for differences in topic rating between groups.


CONCLUSIONS
The survey results will be used to develop the 2009-2013 ONS Research Agenda. The results also will assist the ONS Foundation and other funding agencies in setting priorities.
Doorenbos
Ardith Z
AZ
The School of Nursing, The University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. doorenbo@u.washington.edu
Berger
Ann M
AM
Brohard-Holbert
Cheryl
C
Eaton
Linda
L
Kozachik
Sharon
S
LoBiondo-Wood
Geri
G
Mallory
Gail
G
Rue
Tessa
T
Varricchio
Claudette
C
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003625:Data Collection; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D010146:Pain / Q000451:nursing; D011788:Quality of Life; D012106:Research / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012494:Sampling Studies; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D055815:Young Adult