The purpose of the study is to assess the attitudes and the use of research by nurses at the IRCCS-CRO Aviano. Furthermore, it will make it possible to identify attitudes towards the use/non-use of research results, specific training needs and targeted interventions to ensure adequate care for cancer patients along the disease course, derived from a constant updating of nursing skills. The study will involve nurses working in different care settings of the Institute and some patients who will be able to express their care needs and research priorities, making a direct contribution towards development of care centred on the health needs, preferences and values of the cancer patients.

Inclusion criteria for nurses:

• All nurses employed at IRCCS-CRO Aviano under fixed-term and permanent contract on 15 September 2023;
• Nursing activities in the departments of medical and surgical oncology and high technologies;
• Full-time and part-time employment contract;
• Signature of consent for participation in the study and processing of personal data (Privacy).

Patient inclusion criteria:

• Patients admitted to the institution as in-patients;
• Age ≥ 18 years;
• Signature of consent for participation in the study and processing of personal data (Privacy);
• Good understanding of the Italian language.

Exclusion criteria for nurses:

- Lack of willingness/interest in participating in the study and signing the consent.

Patient exclusion criteria:

• Day-Hospital patients;
• Age < 18 years;
• Diagnosis of cognitive dysfunction or psychiatric disorders;
• Difficulties in understanding the Italian language.

Nurses employed at IRCCS-CRO Aviano and patients admitted to the institution as in-patients