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Robin Muñoz1, Leyla Farshidpour1, Uzair B Chaudhary1
1University of California-San Francisco Fresno Center for Medical Education and Research.
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
|September 22, 2018
Summary
Oncology nurse navigators (ONNs) significantly reduce the time from diagnosis to treatment for gastrointestinal cancer patients. This improves cancer care delivery by streamlining the patient journey post-diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Navigation
Background:
- Cancer patients frequently experience care gaps immediately after diagnosis.
- Timely initiation of treatment is crucial for effective cancer care outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a gastrointestinal oncology nurse navigator (ONN) on the multidisciplinary cancer care team.
- To determine if ONN inclusion improves the quality of care for GI cancer patients.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study comparing GI cancer patients with and without an ONN.
- Analysis of healthcare records from the Epic electronic health records system.
- Evaluation of time from diagnosis to treatment and missed appointments.
Main Results:
- Patients with an ONN experienced a significantly shorter time from diagnosis to treatment (15.15 days vs. 42.93 days, p < 0.001).
- The study identified a positive association between ONN support and reduced treatment delays.
Conclusions:
- Integrating an ONN into the multidisciplinary team can expedite cancer treatment initiation.
- Oncology nurse navigation is a valuable strategy for enhancing the efficiency and quality of cancer care delivery.
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