What does this research mean for the field?

Nursing practice significantly influences cancer treatment decision making (CTDM) outcomes among older adults. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This study aims to explore the role of nursing practice in cancer treatment decision making (CTDM) for older adults within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) context.

March 6, 2026Open Access

Nursing practice in cancer treatment decision making among older adults: A scoping review on behalf of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology Nursing, Allied Health, and Scientists Interest Group

FSFay J. StrohscheinUniversity of Calgary HWHanneke van der Wal-HuismanUniversity Medical Center Groningen KHK. Alix HaydenUniversity of Calgary

Key Points

This study aims to explore the role of nursing practice in cancer treatment decision making (CTDM) for older adults within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) context.
Conducted a scoping review of existing literature
Focused on nursing roles in cancer treatment decision making
Explored the impact of nursing interventions on older adults
Found limited rigorous studies demonstrating nursing's impact on CTDM outcomes
Identified a need for further research to enhance nursing practices
Highlighted the importance of nursing roles in multidisciplinary teams for older adults' cancer care

Abstract

Nurses play a vital role in CTDM among older adults, particularly in the MDT context. However, rigorous studies demonstrating the impact of nursing practice on CTDM outcomes among older adults are lacking. Further research is needed to inform nursing practice and interventions.

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