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Professional navigation framework: elaboration and validation in a Canadian context.

Lise Fillion¹, Sandra Cook, Anne-Marie Veillette

¹Faculty of Nursing, Laval University, Quebec City. lise.fillion@fsi.ulaval.ca

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This study refined a professional navigation framework for Canadian cancer care, defining its health system and patient-centered functions. This framework can enhance cancer navigation program effectiveness and efficiency.

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Area of Science:

Health Services Research
Oncology
Patient Navigation

Background:

Professional navigators play a crucial role in cancer care.
A clear framework is needed to define their functions and optimize program effectiveness.
Existing frameworks require validation within the Canadian healthcare context.

Purpose of the Study:

To elaborate, refine, and validate the professional navigation framework in Canada.
To define the key role functions of professional navigators.
To identify relevant outcomes for evaluating cancer navigation programs.

Main Methods:

A two-step qualitative evaluative design was employed.
Data were collected through individual interviews (n=49) and focus groups (n=10).
Formal consultations (n=13) were conducted with Canadian clinical experts, managers, and researchers.

Main Results:

A bi-dimensional framework supporting professional navigator roles was validated.
The framework includes a health system-oriented dimension (continuity of care) and a patient-centered dimension (empowerment).
Key role functions and illustrative examples were defined from collected data.

Conclusions:

The validated framework clarifies the role and functions of professional navigators.
This integrative framework can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of cancer navigation programs.
Clear role definitions may enhance navigator decision-making and priority setting.