Inclusive Care Learning Library

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The ONS Clinical team has compiled a library of a variety of resources to help educate nurses on inclusive care.

Articles

Voice

Below are examples of ONS Voice articles. Visit voice.ons.org to search for more using the keywords diversity, equity, and special populations.

Patients with Cancer Underuse Hospice Care, Often Because of Disparities

Experienced Racism Contributes to Poor Cancer Survivorship Outcomes

Oncology Nurses Lead Interprofessional Team to Drastically Increase Cancer Screenings in Rural Patients

Religious Fasting During Cancer Treatment

Specialized Services Support and Improve Care for LGBTQI+ Patients with Cancer

Have Meaningful Conversations with Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Patients and Their Families

Geriatric Assessments Reduce Side Effect Incidence in Older Adults with Cancer

Disability Disparities in Cancer Care: Overcome Barriers and Biases to Deliver Accommodating, Patient-Centered Care

CJON and ONF

Below are examples of the types of articles you can find within ONS’s Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON) and Oncology Nursing Forum (ONF) publications. Go to the journal search page to discover additional articles. Use these tips to search efficiently.

Stigma, Communication, and Clinical Oncology Care: Three Case Studies

Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults: Considerations for Oncology Nurses

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Cancer Care: A Synopsis of Literature from 2021 Through April 2023

Incorporating Social/Structural Determinants of Health in Oncology Nursing Research: Next Steps are Needed

Oral Oncolytics: Using Remote Technology to Improve Access, Operational Efficiency and Satisfaction

Virtual Cancer Care Equity in Canada: Lessons from COVID-19

External Articles

Rural Versus Urban Cancer Care: Unpacking the Centralization Dilemma and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Interventions to enhance cross-cultural competence in oncology: A meta-analysis of effectiveness studies and qualitative review

Cultural Humility Toolkit

Contributions of Pediatric Oncology Nursing to Advance Care and Reduce Disparities Among Children and Adolescents with Cancer: Introduction

Geriatric Oncology Comes of Age: Advancing the Science of Caring for Older Adults with Cancer

Podcasts

Earn FREE contact hours of NCPD and learn on-the-go by listening to the following podcasts. Explore additional podcasts in the Oncology Nursing Podcast Learning Library.

Episode 302: Patient Navigation Eliminates Disparities in Cancer Care

Episode 294: AYAs with Cancer: Clinical Trial Enrollment Barriers and Facilitators

Episode 291: Build a Sense of Belonging for Nurses and Patients

Episode 276: Support Young Families During a Patient’s Cancer Journey

Episode 268: Race in Research from Subjects to Scientists, ONS Scholar-in-Residence Has a Career Commitment to Racial Equity

Episode 262: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Nursing Care Begins With Using Supportive Language

Episode 260: Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials

Episode 259: Patient Education for Health Literacy and Limited English Proficiency

Episode 249: Developmental Disabilities and Cancer

Episode 243: Culturally Competent Cancer Care

Episode 240: Spirituality in Cancer Care

Episode 217: Support Pregnant and Postpartum Patients During Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment