title: Geriatric Oncology Program Development and Gero-Oncology Nursing.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To provide a critical analysis of current approaches to the care of older adults with cancer, outline priority areas for geriatric oncology program development, and recommend strategies for improvement.
  
  
  METHODS
  Published articles and reports between 1999 and 2015.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Providing an interdisciplinary model that incorporates a holistic geriatric assessment will ensure the delivery of patient-centered care that is responsive to the comprehensive needs of older patients.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Nursing administrators and leaders have both an opportunity and responsibility to shape the future of geriatric oncology. Preparations include workforce development and the creation of programs that are designed to meet the complex needs of this population.
authors.forename: Mary Pat
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Lynch
authors.forename: Dana Marcone
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: DeDonato
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kutney-Lee
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000639:trends; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends; D016730:Program Development
keywords: Geriatric oncology; administration; cancer; older adults; oncology