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Published on: February 6, 2020
The breast cancer patient navigation kit: development and user feedback
Myriam Skrutkowski1, Andréanne Saucier, Sarkis Meterissian
1Nursing Department, Cancer Mission, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Room T7.406, Montreal, QC, Canada, H3G 1A4. myriam.skrutkowski@muhc.mcgill.ca
Summary
A new Breast Cancer Navigation Kit was created to meet patient information needs and literacy levels. While useful and informative, it complements, rather than replaces, healthcare professional dialogue.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Patient Education
- Health Communication
Background:
- Cancer patients and families require accessible, tailored information.
- Existing educational materials may not meet diverse literacy needs.
- Interdisciplinary approaches are crucial for effective patient support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a written educational tool for breast cancer patients and their families.
- To address information gaps and literacy challenges in cancer care.
- To create a resource that complements clinical interactions.
Main Methods:
- Content was developed through a literature review and patient focus groups.
- The Breast Cancer Navigation Kit was created with four distinct modules.
- An evaluation was conducted with 31 breast cancer patients.
Main Results:
- The Breast Cancer Navigation Kit was found to be easy to understand, useful, and informative.
- Participants confirmed the kit's value in providing information.
- Patients emphasized that the kit does not replace communication with healthcare providers.
Conclusions:
- An interdisciplinary approach incorporating patient feedback is essential for developing effective patient education tools.
- Written resources can significantly support cancer patient understanding.
- The Breast Cancer Navigation Kit serves as a valuable adjunct to clinical care.
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