title: The Evolution of Gero-Oncology Nursing.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This article summarizes the evolution of gero-oncology nursing and highlights key educational initiatives, clinical practice issues, and research areas to enhance care of older adults with cancer.
  
  
  METHODS
  Peer-reviewed literature, position statements, clinical practice guidelines, Web-based materials, and professional organizations' resources.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Globally, the older adult cancer population is rapidly growing. The care of older adults with cancer requires an understanding of their diverse needs and the intersection of cancer and aging. Despite efforts to enhance competence in gero-oncology and to develop a body of evidence, nurses and health care systems remain under-prepared to provide high-quality care for older adults with cancer.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Nurses must take a leadership role in integrating gerontological principles into oncology settings. Working closely with interdisciplinary team members, nurses should utilize available resources and continue to build evidence through gero-oncology nursing research.
authors.forename: Stewart M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Bond
authors.forename: Ashley Leak
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Bryant
authors.forename: Martine
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Puts
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000639:trends
keywords: cancer; geriatric oncology; gero-oncology nursing; older adult
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