title: Equity in Cancer Care: Strategies for Oncology Nurses.
abstract: There is growing evidence of inequities among people living with cancer. Aligning with nursing's social justice imperative, addressing these inequities is an integral, yet underdeveloped, aspect of the nurses' role. Understanding the social determinants of health, and the factors, contexts, and structures that influence individuals' opportunities for health, is an essential foundation for moving the health equity agenda forward. Oncology nurses can implement a two-pronged approach to further this agenda through strategies focusing on the direct care of individuals and communities, and addressing the root causes of inequity through leadership, policy influence, advocacy, education, and research.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, T201-2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6S1R6, Canada. Electronic address: Tracy.truant@nursing.ubc.ca.
authors.forename: Tracy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Truant
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D000069576:Health Equity; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology*; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D012935:Social Justice
keywords: Advocacy; Cancer; Inequities; Leadership; Nursing; Oncology