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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Care

Background:

  • Patient navigation and care coordination are crucial for integrated, patient-centered care.
  • The National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses identified a need to clarify the orthopaedic nurse navigator role.
  • A knowledge gap exists regarding the specific expertise and duties of orthopaedic nurse navigators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the essential knowledge areas and core tasks for orthopaedic nurse navigators.
  • To inform the development of educational resources and curricula for orthopaedic nurse navigators.
  • To guide the creation of accurate and comprehensive orthopaedic nurse navigator position descriptions.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was developed, tested, and distributed to individuals identifying as orthopaedic nurse navigators.
  • Data from 93 participants were analyzed to identify common knowledge and tasks.
  • Participant qualifications, including certification and educational background, were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Full-time orthopaedic nurse navigators are typically orthopaedic certified, baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses.
  • Respondents overwhelmingly identified eight key knowledge areas required for the role.
  • A comprehensive list of 35 core tasks performed by orthopaedic nurse navigators was established.

Conclusions:

  • The identified knowledge areas and tasks provide a foundation for orthopaedic nurse navigator education.
  • Standardizing educational content will enhance the effectiveness of nurse navigators.
  • Clearly defined roles and responsibilities are essential for optimizing patient care coordination.