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Review
. 2017 Mar;52(1):133-148.
doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2016.10.005.

Clinical Trials and the Role of the Oncology Clinical Trials Nurse

Elizabeth A Ness  1 , Cheryl Royce  2
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Review

Clinical Trials and the Role of the Oncology Clinical Trials Nurse

Elizabeth A Ness et al. Nurs Clin North Am. 2017 Mar.

Abstract

Clinical trials are paramount to improving human health. New trial designs and informed consent issues are emerging as a result of genomic profiling and the development of molecularly targeted agents. Many groups and individuals are responsible for ensuring the protection of research participants and the quality of the data produced. The specialty role of the clinical trials nurse (CTN) is critical to clinical trials. Oncology CTNs have competencies that can help guide their practice; however, not all oncology clinical trials are supervised by a nurse. Using the process of engagement, one organization has restructured oncology CTNs under a nurse-supervised model.

Keywords: Clinical trials; Clinical trials nurse; Oncology trial design; Research nurse competencies; Research nursing office.

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Organizational Chart for the Office of Research Nursing
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