November 2018 Vol 9, NO 11
Mark B. Dignan, PhD, MPH, Sharon Dwyer, MS, Elizabeth A Rohan, PhD, MSW, HON-OPN-CG, Dana E. White, MPA, Georgina Castro, MPH, MID, Reda Wilson, MPH, Eric Stockton, BA
Appalachia ranges from southern New York to Mississippi and includes areas with pronounced health disparities, poverty, and elevated rates of cancer and other chronic diseases.
With clinic space becoming a premium at the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC), oncology nurse navigators (ONNs) sought an alternative method to connect with all newly diagnosed patients for a time period that was sufficient to introduce the navigation process and conduct a barrier assessment.
Kristin Hand, MSN, RN, OCN, Jillian Burns, BSN, RN, Jennifer Gianguilio, BSN, RN, OCN, Teresa Smink, MSN, RN, OCN, Mary Pat Lynch, MSN, RN, AOCN
The oncology nurse navigator (ONN) team at our academically affiliated community cancer center offers comprehensive navigation across treatment modalities from prediagnosis through survivorship care for patients with a variety of malignancies.
According to the Institute of Medicine report, evidence demonstrates the need for patient education due to the complexity of cancer care.
Breast cancer is the number one diagnosed cancer in Nigeria. Sadly, 75% of the breast cancer diagnoses in Nigeria are discovered in the latter stages of the cancer—stage III and stage IV.
Teresa Smink, MSN, RN, OCN, Debra DeMille, MS, RD, CSO, Tiffany Hogan, MA, CCC-SLP, Christine Huntzinger, DPT, CCCE, CCI, Brianna Morgan, MSN, CRNP, ACHPN, Meredith Pauly, MA, CCC-SLP, Mary Pat Lynch, MSN, RN, AOCN
People living with head and neck cancer incur high risk for symptom clusters involving a cascade of dysphagia, nutrition risk, and deconditioning, followed by often irremediable functional decline.
VCU Health identified a need in the unique and acute population of patients who have leukemia and lymphoma. The leukemia and lymphoma nurse navigator (LLNN) position was created to help close the gaps in care of this population. The role has developed and changed over the years to meet the specific needs of the patients and institution.
Nicole Houston, BSN, RN, CCRP, Irene Ekwede, MSN, BSN, RN, Stephanie Morrissey, RN, BSN, Brittany Bowes, RN, BSN, Eleni Rokakis, RN, BSN, Ruth Phillips, RN, BSN, MS, OCN, Ellie Strock, ANP-BC, FAANP, CDE, Christin Whalen, RN, BSN, OCN
Cediranib-olaparib in combination has been shown to cause rapidly escalating hypertension and severe diarrhea in patients treated for ovarian cancer.
Claire Saxton, Maria B. Gonzalo, MS, Heather R. Hollen, MS, Peggy Rios, PhD, Alexandra K. Zaleta, PhD
Less than 8% of cancer clinical trial enrollees are Latino/Hispanic, although they comprise 17% of the US population.
Evidence suggests that cancer survivors who participate in support groups are less depressed and anxious, have better social well-being, and are more knowledgeable about their disease process.
Mary Buffington, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, CLC, Brittany Engle, RN, BSN, OCN, Jessica Godoff, ANP-BC, Katie O'Connell, BSN, RN, Elissa Redding, RN-BC, BSN, Sally Tenorio, RN, BSN
Whether it is completing a marathon or taking a cruise to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary, life goals are essential for optimal health and well-being.
Patients diagnosed with cancer and going through treatment often experience significant changes to their appearance and consequently struggle with their body image.
The Hoag Family Cancer Institute (HFCI) provides robust services including diagnosis-specific oncology nurse navigation (ONN), social workers, chaplains, support groups, dietitians, and other programmatic features for patients and families.
A diagnosis of breast cancer (BC) impacts the entire family, especially the male partner of the patient.
A. Lynn Lanier, MSN, RN, Alexandra Morrison, BSN, RN, Corrine Cochran, DNP, NNP-BC, Tammy Stafford, BSN, RN
A breast cancer diagnosis and recommended treatment produces high levels of anxiety in patients.
Leslie R. Schover, PhD, Regina Franco, MSN, ANP-C, Jennifer Fox, MSN, AOCNP-C, Mark A. O'Rourke, MD, Stephanie M. Hoopes, BSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, Clancy Crawford, BS
Recently, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) published practice guidelines advocating that all cancer patients be asked about sexual concerns during treatment planning and follow-up.
Oncology navigation spans the continuum of cancer care, from prevention through end-of-life care.
The advent of oral chemotherapy agents has changed the treatment plan for many oncology patients.
Breast cancer is the number one cancer diagnosis in Nigerian women; 100,000 new cases are diagnosed annually.
To integrate advanced nursing knowledge on how to prevent and treat job stress for nurses by analyzing, developing, implementing, and evaluating an education program on awareness and prevention related to job stress.
A navigator’s interventions with a patient throughout treatment include disease-specific education packet, referrals to specialists, resources and supportive care team members, providing timely appointments, presentation at Breast Tumor Board, chemotherapy education, and performing a treatment summary.
Jillian Kenney-Lueptow, BSN, RN, OCN, Jason Kulangara, MBA, MSN, RN, Laura Alfonso, RN, MSN, OCN, Samantha Thomas, RN, BSN, OCN, Rebecca Hoh, RN, BSN, OCN, Franz Cordero, RN, BSN, OCN, Patricia Jakel, RN, MSN, AOCN
An inpatient oncology unit had consistently low patient satisfaction ratings regarding patient education.
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is the only public hospital in Kenya delivering comprehensive cancer care and receives patients from throughout the country.
Genetic testing has become an important component to determining treatment options.
Early recognition of malnutrition and preoperative nutritional status is paramount in improving surgical outcomes.
Kristi C. Garrison, MS, CHES, CHW, OPN-CG, Stacey L. Webb, MPA-HCA, BSN, RN, ONN-CG, Nora J. Barrett, BSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, Kristi M. Griffith, MSN, RN, CHPN, OON-CG
The specialized field of patient navigation (PN) is evolving into an essential role in the oncology patient care continuum.
According to the American Cancer Society Facts & Figures 2018, lung cancer is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States.
Oncology navigation is a patient-focused, time-intensive process.
Debbie Jacobson, OPN-CG, Katy Engelby, BA, Katie Schoeppner, MSW, LICSW, Ellen Denzen, MS, Elizabeth Murphy, EdD, RN
Blood and marrow transplant (BMT) patients encounter many barriers while accessing curative treatment.
Patient acuity tools have been used to classify patients according to care needs to serve a variety of purposes.