The Institute of Medicine report on high-quality cancer care: implications for oncology nursing.

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To present key recommendations from a recently released Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on high-quality cancer care. DATA SOURCES The recommendations were derived from the IOM report Delivering High-Quality Cancer Care: Charting a New Course for a System in Crisis. DATA SYNTHESIS The authors reviewed each of the recommendations to identify implications for oncology nurses. CONCLUSIONS Nurses will play a vital role in the future design and delivery of high-quality cancer care. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Oncology nurses should use the IOM recommendations in their settings to prepare for the delivery of oncology care amidst health system challenges, including an aging society. KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION The IOM recommendations identify key areas of concern to nurses. Key aspects of nursing practice, including involvement in advanced care planning, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice, are essential for high-quality care. Oncology nurses will be centrally involved in healthcare innovations, such as rapid learning systems, and as key members of a well-trained workforce.