Inclusive Care Learning Library

Below are examples of the types of articles you can find within ONS’s Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON), ONS Voice, and Oncology Nursing Forum (ONF) publications. Go to the journal search page to discover additional CJON and ONF articles. Use these tips to search efficiently. Visit voice.ons.org to search for more Voice articles using the keywords diversity, equity, and special populations.

General

Patients With Cancer Underuse Hospice Care, Often Because of Disparities

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

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

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

Adolescent and Young Adults (AYAs)

Two Case Reports on Financial Toxicity and Healthcare Transitions in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

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

Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults: Considerations for Oncology Nurses

LGBTQ+

Disparities in Cancer Screening in Sexual and Gender Minority Populations: A Secondary Analysis of Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Data

LGB AYA Patients With Cancer Have High Burden of Chronic Conditions in Survivorship

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

Racial, Cultural, and Religious Diversity

Faith and Science: Sacred Decision-Making in Cancer Care

Experienced Racism Contributes to Poor Cancer Survivorship Outcomes

Religious Fasting During Cancer Treatment

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

Older Adults

Oncology APRN's Role in Communicating With Older Adults With Cancer

When Delirium Is Recognized and Addressed Early, Patient Outcomes Improve

Geriatric Assessments Reduce Side Effect Incidence in Older Adults With Cancer

Socioeconomic Status/Financial Burden

A Brief Screening Tool for Assessment of Financial Toxicity

Financial Navigation During Hematologic Cancer Saves Patients and Caregivers $2,500

Oncology Providers Can Transform the Trajectory of Financial Toxicity

Rural Population

Rural Cancer Survivors' Perceptions of a Nurse-Led Telehealth Intervention to Manage Cancer-Related Distress

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

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

Patients with Disabilities

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

RNs Need More Education About Reasonable Accommodations for Patients With Intellectual Disabilities

Innovative Oncology Nurses Break Down Communication Barriers for Patients Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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General

Episode 302: Patient Navigation Eliminates Disparities in Cancer Care

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

Adolescent and Young Adults (AYA)

Episode 307: AYAs With Cancer: Financial Toxicity

Episode 300: AYAs With Cancer: End-of-Life Care Planning

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

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

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

LGBTQ+

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

Episode 211: Apply the LGBTQIA+ Lived Experience to Your Patient Interactions

Racial, Cultural, and Religious Diversity

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

Episode 260: Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials

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

Episode 243: Culturally Competent Cancer Care

Episode 240: Spirituality in Cancer Care

Older Adults

Episode 198: Age-Friendly Cancer Care Considerations for Oncology Nurses

Rural Population

Episode 282: Telehealth-Based Oncology Palliative Care

Patients with Disabilities

Episode 249: Developmental Disabilities and Cancer

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Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer: Special Considerations for Oncology Nurses

National LGBT Cancer Network Executive Director Scout, MA, PhD, and ONS

Diversity in Clinical Trials: Oncology Nurses' Role in Access and Care

Cancer and Diversity: Oncology Nurses and Symptom Management Education Awareness

General

Unconscious Bias Huddle Card

Financial Toxicity Huddle Card

Health Literacy Huddle Card

Racial, Cultural, and Religious Diversity

Racial Disparities in Cancer Care: Supportive and Hospice Care

Racial Disparities in Cancer Care: Telehealth and Clinical Trials Options

Racial Disparities in Cancer Care: First-Line Treatment Options and Side Effects

Racial Disparities in Cancer Care: Biomarker Testing for Lung Cancer

Nursing Management of Skin Toxicities in Diverse Skin Tones (This resource was produced by ONS and supported by funding from Jannsen Oncology.)

Older Adults

Advanced Practice Care Considerations for the Older Adult With Cancer Course

Oncology and Cancer Nursing Care for Older Adults With Cancer and Their Caregivers—Position Statement

General

Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) Diversity in Health Care Video Series

American Nursing Association (ANA): Promoting Diversity in Nursing and the Role of Leaders

Project Implicit

Adolescent and Young Adults (AYAs)

Young Survival Coalition

Stupid Cancer

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

LGBTQ+

National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center

Racial, Cultural, and Religious Diversity

Cultural Humility Toolkit

Interventions to Enhance Cross-Cultural Competence in Oncology: A Meta-Analysis of Effectiveness Studies and Qualitative Review

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

Older Adults

Cancer and Aging Research Group

Age-Friendly Health Systems

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

Socioeconomic Status/Financial Burden

National Cancer Institute: Financial Toxicity and Cancer Treatment (PDQ^®)—Health Professional Version

Rural Population

Cancer-Map Stories: Rural-Urban Disparities in Cancer

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

Patients with Disabilities

Alliance for Disability in Healthcare Education

Disability Equity Collaborative