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- Title
The role of oncology nurse navigators in enhancing patient empowerment within the diagnostic phase for adult patients with lung cancer.
- Authors
Jeyathevan, Gaya; Lemonde, Manon; Cooper Brathwaite, Angela
- Abstract
Objective: The objective of this study was to explore the role of oncology nurse navigators (ONN) in enhancing patient empowerment for adult patients with lung cancer during the diagnostic phase of cancer care. Design: A qualitative descriptive design was used. Data were gathered through individual patient interviews and a focus group with the ONNs. Results: Eight individuals participated: four adult patients with lung cancer and four oncology nurse navigators. Themes regarding the clinical functions of the ONN role in enhancing patient empowerment were identified: patient advocate, educational support, personalized symptom management, and resource navigation. Conclusion: ONNs are in a key position to adapt their practice to the emotional and supportive care needs required to promote patient and family empowerment.
- Subjects
TREATMENT of lung tumors; ONCOLOGY nursing; CANCER patient medical care; RESEARCH methodology; NURSES; PATIENT education; QUALITATIVE research; OCCUPATIONAL roles; PATIENT-centered care
- Publication
Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal, 2017, Vol 27, Issue 2, p164
- ISSN
1181-912X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5737/23688076272164170