Gaya Jeyathevan1, Manon Lemonde2, Angela Cooper Brathwaite3. 1. Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 3M6. 2. University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4 Email: manon.lemonde@uoit.ca. 3. Adjunct Professor, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4 Email: angela.cooperbrathwaite@utoronto.ca.
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.
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.
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