title: Enhancing nurse contributions to SWOG clinical trials.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To review nursing research contributions and future opportunities for nurses in cooperative oncology group research in SWOG (formerly Southwest Oncology Group).
  
  
  METHODS
  Peer-reviewed journal articles, grant submissions, professional manuals, research policy reports, and meeting minutes.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Nurses and nurse researchers have had active roles in SWOG research involving quality of life, symptom management, recruitment and adherence, and data quality. There are opportunities for nurses to make greater contributions to cooperative group research, particularly in cancer survivorship, health outcomes, and quality of life.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Nursing science and evidence-based practice will be enhanced by conducting nursing research in the multi-site cooperative group setting.
authors.forename: Lisa K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.forename: Carol M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Moinpour
authors.forename: Rose B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Ermete
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing*; D015399:Nursing Research; D009740:Nursing Staff; D011788:Quality of Life; D015206:Southwestern United States
keywords: Cooperative group; SWOG; nursing research; quality of life