Vol. 1 No. Suppl. 2 (2026): AIIAO Congress 2026 – Innovation, Evidence, and Proximity
The AIIAO Congress 2026 brings together the scientific and professional contributions presented during the Annual Congress of the Italian Association of Oncology Nurses (AIIAO), reflecting the diversity, maturity, and growing impact of contemporary oncology nursing research in Italy.
This supplement collects the abstracts selected for presentation at the Congress, offering a comprehensive overview of current priorities in oncology nursing across clinical practice, research, education, leadership, and healthcare organization. The contributions explore a wide range of topics, including clinical innovation, specialist nursing competencies, procedural safety, continuity of care, patient-reported outcomes and experiences, therapeutic education, self-management, digital health, artificial intelligence, organizational sustainability, and the evolving role of nurses within multidisciplinary cancer care.
More than a scientific meeting, the AIIAO Congress represents a national platform where clinicians, researchers, educators, managers, and healthcare organizations come together to exchange knowledge, share innovative experiences, and promote evidence-informed practice. The proceedings reflect not only completed research but also study protocols, implementation projects, organizational innovations, and emerging ideas that contribute to advancing oncology nursing as a scientific discipline and a clinical profession.
The diversity of the contributions illustrates the continuous evolution of oncology nursing toward advanced practice, patient-centred care, digital transformation, and interprofessional collaboration. Together, these works provide a contemporary snapshot of the scientific priorities and research directions currently shaping Italian oncology nursing, while highlighting the profession's commitment to improving the quality, safety, and sustainability of cancer care.
Through the dissemination of new evidence and innovative experiences, the AIIAO Congress 2026 aims to foster scientific dialogue, encourage collaboration across institutions and disciplines, and support the translation of research into everyday clinical practice, ultimately contributing to better outcomes for patients, professionals, and healthcare systems.
