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ArticleSeminars in oncology nursing2025

Advancing Global Cancer Symptom Science: Insights and Strategies from the Inaugural Cancer Symptom Science Expert Meeting.

Sara Colomer-Lahiguera, Rachel A Pozzar, Carolyn S Harris, Jeannine M Brant, Yvette P Conley, Mary E Cooley, Manuela Eicher, Pamela S Hinds, Doris Howell, Sandra A Mitchell and 5 more

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Sara Colomer-LahigueraDepartment of Oncology, Lausanne University Hospital, Institute of Higher Education and Research in Health Care, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Rachel A PozzarThe Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research in Nursing and Patient Care Services, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Carolyn S HarrisUniversity of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pennsylvania, USA.
Jeannine M BrantCity of Hope, Duarte, California, USA.
Yvette P ConleyUniversity of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pennsylvania, USA.
Mary E CooleyThe Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research in Nursing and Patient Care Services, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Manuela EicherDepartment of Oncology, Lausanne University Hospital, Institute of Higher Education and Research in Health Care, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Pamela S HindsChildren's National Hospital, George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, District of Columbia, USA.
Doris HowellPrincess Margaret Cancer Research Center, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sandra A MitchellNational Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, Maryland, USA.
Karin RibiCareum School of Health, Part of the Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences, Zürich, Switzerland.
Margaret Quinn RosenzweigUniversity of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pennsylvania, USA.
Susan W WesmillerUniversity of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pennsylvania, USA.
Christine MiaskowskiDepartment of Physiological Nursing, School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco, USA.
Marilyn J HammerThe Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research in Nursing and Patient Care Services, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Electronic address: marilynj_hammer@dfci.harvard.edu.

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Intramural NIH HHS Z99 CA999999
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe inaugural "Cancer Symptom Science Expert Meeting," held in Lausanne, Switzerland, on October 11 to 12, 2023, brought together 40 nurse scientists from seven countries. The event aimed to enhance collaboration across the global symptom science community; identify common research interests, gaps in knowledge, and opportunities for research; and develop strategies to address challenges and accelerate symptom science research internationally. This White Paper summarizes the discussions and recommendations deliberated during the meeting and introduces the Global Research Alliance in Symptom Science (GRASS).

methodsThis 2-day meeting featured presentations that highlighted critical issues and unanswered questions in cancer symptom science. Four core topic areas based on knowledge gaps were reflected throughout presentations. The co-occurrence of cancer with other chronic conditions (eg, cardiovascular disease, diabetes) that may share similar contributors and underlying mechanisms were included. Four working groups (WGs) were formed to identify gaps and opportunities associated with each topic and to outline strategic directions and essential actions to advance symptom science.

resultsWGs developed four recommendations. WG1 explored optimal approaches to collect, analyze, and use symptom data for research and clinical purposes. WG2 addressed the development of a minimum dataset or common data model for symptom science. WG3 focused on enhancement of best practices in implementation science strategies to improve uptake of evidence-based symptom management in routine care. WG4 addressed capacity building and infrastructure for the creation of a GRASS.

conclusionsWGs' recommendations underscore the commitment of an international coalition of scientists to advance symptom science. The symposium established the groundwork for the development of GRASS, dedicated to symptom science in cancer and other chronic conditions. Future directions include establishing regular scientific meetings, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and engaging with symptom scientists. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: GRASS is an alliance for symptom science and its implementation into clinical practice. Nurses are at the forefront of this work.

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NeoplasmsOncology NursingSymptom AssessmentFemaleHumansCancerChronic diseaseComorbid conditionsGlobal healthSymptom science

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PMCPMC12352129

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