Transdisciplinary Coordination and Delivery of Care

ObjectivesTo generate ideas and explore the future possibilities of patient-centered, transdisciplinary care delivery for individuals with cancer.Data SourcesJournal articles, cancer-related professional resources, and web-based resources.ConclusionAs health care access increases, new strategies for transdisciplinary care need to evolve through education, research, and clinical practice. Application and utilization of palliative care models, survivorship plans, technological advances and other resources will be important components to improve quality of life and the cancer experience.Implication for Nursing PracticeOncology nurse clinicians (at all levels), educators, researchers, and administrators involved in inpatient and outpatient settings should lead and participate in changes that will drive a more robust approach to transdisciplinary cancer care delivery.