AONN+ Conference Abstracts

Fertility Preservation and Family Planning for Blood and Marrow Transplant Patients: A Tool for Patients and Navigators

Katie Schoeppner, MSW, LICSW, Jackie Foster, MPH, RN, OCN, Leah Christianson, OPN-CG, Maria MacWilliams, BA, OPN-CG, Lisa Pomarico, MSW, LGSW, CHTC, OPN-CG, Debbie Jacobson, OPN-CG, Elizabeth Murphy, EdD, RN

November 2018 Vol 9, NO 11

Loss of fertility related to blood and marrow transplant (BMT) can cause long-term distress, fear, and anxiety for patients.

Implementing a Barrier Assessment Tool to Guide Oral Oncology Nurse Navigator Interventions

Nikki Barkett, BSN, RN, OCN, Beth High, MSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, CN-BN

November 2018 Vol 9, NO 11

As oncology programs demonstrate positive patient outcomes associated with oncology nurse navigation, new specialized permutations of the role are being developed to address distinct gaps in care.

Implementation of a Standardized Navigation Barrier Assessment for Oncology Patients Based on a Person-Centered Framework

Kathleen A. Gamblin, BSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, Debbie Bickes, MN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG

November 2018 Vol 9, NO 11

Northside Hospital Cancer Institute (NHCI) is an integrated cancer care network with locations throughout the state of Georgia.

Improving Patient Referral Services Through Oncology Patient Navigation

Kathleen Gray, RN, Stephanie Harris, RN, Ashton Gatewood, MPH, BSN, RN

November 2018 Vol 9, NO 11

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overall cancer death rates went up among AI/AN men and women from 1990 to 2009, while overall cancer death rates went down among white men during this time, and among white women from 1993 to 1998 and 2001 to 2009.

Intervention Strategies to Reduce the Most Common Barriers to Care Among Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Patients

Christina Miller, MS, LCPC, Meghan van der Eijk, MSW, LICSW, Samantha Horn, MA, Megan Solinger, MHS, MA, OPM-CG, Alexandra Gubin, MSW, LCSW-C, Nicole Sanchez Herrera, BA, Francesca Music

November 2018 Vol 9, NO 11

Approximately 72,000 adolescents and young adults (AYA), defined by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network as ages 15-39 years, are diagnosed with cancer each year.

Navigation as an Essential Element of Caregiver Support in Gynecologic Oncology

Lauren Hand, MD, Grace Campbell, PhD, RN, Teresa Hagan, PhD, RN, Young Ji Lee, PhD, RN, Sarah M. Belcher, PhD, RN, Mary Roberge, BSN, RN, Heidi AS Donovan, PhD, RN

November 2018 Vol 9, NO 11

Caregivers are instrumental to the health and well-being of gynecologic cancer patients and assume many roles associated with managing care: communication with healthcare providers, aiding in symptom management, and providing emotional and physical (eg, transportation, home care tasks) support.

Patient Navigation for Rural and Appalachian Populations

Mark B. Dignan, PhD, MPH, Sharon Dwyer, MS, Elizabeth A Rohan, PhD, MSW, HON-OPN-CG, Dana E. White, MPA, Georgina Castro, MPH, MID, Reda Wilson, MPH, Eric Stockton, BA

November 2018 Vol 9, NO 11

Appalachia ranges from southern New York to Mississippi and includes areas with pronounced health disparities, poverty, and elevated rates of cancer and other chronic diseases.

Perceptions of Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients About Pre-Visit Assessment Phone Calls

Beth High, MSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, CN-BN

November 2018 Vol 9, NO 11

With clinic space becoming a premium at the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC), oncology nurse navigators (ONNs) sought an alternative method to connect with all newly diagnosed patients for a time period that was sufficient to introduce the navigation process and conduct a barrier assessment.

Structured Oncology Nurse Navigator Assessment (ONNA) Leads to Process and Outcome Metrics While Enhancing Patient and Family Experience

Kristin Hand, MSN, RN, OCN, Jillian Burns, BSN, RN, Jennifer Gianguilio, BSN, RN, OCN, Teresa Smink, MSN, RN, OCN, Mary Pat Lynch, MSN, RN, AOCN

November 2018 Vol 9, NO 11

The oncology nurse navigator (ONN) team at our academically affiliated community cancer center offers comprehensive navigation across treatment modalities from prediagnosis through survivorship care for patients with a variety of malignancies.

The Breast Cancer Navigator, a Guide to Personalized Breast Care

Debra Kelly, RN, BSN, OCN, ONN-CG, Melissa Eades, RT (R)(M) BSN, Sara Olson, CHP

November 2018 Vol 9, NO 11

According to the Institute of Medicine report, evidence demonstrates the need for patient education due to the complexity of cancer care.

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