Jessica Prothe, MSN, RN, of Northern Illinois University School of Nursing, and colleagues conducted a study examining how oncology nursing education addresses breast cancer inequities among Black patients. The findings were published in the journal Teaching and Learning in Nursing.
The researchers explained that inequities in breast cancer care persist, with Black patients experiencing disparities in outcomes compared to other groups. Their work focuses on the role of nursing education in preparing future oncology nurses to recognize and address these inequities.
The study contributes to ongoing discussions about integrating health equity content into nursing curricula. By examining current educational practices, the authors aim to identify opportunities for improving how breast cancer disparities are taught to nursing students.
