AONN+ Conference Highlights
December 2012 Vol 3, No 6 | January 21, 2013
Over 400 oncology navigators discussed the advancement of their profession and availed themselves of educational and networking opportunities at the Third Annual Navigation and Survivorship Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona, September 14-16, 2012.
December 2012 Vol 3, No 6 | January 21, 2013
The session leaders defined patient navigation in
accord with the National Cancer Institute’s 2005 definition,
discussed the 9 core principles of patient navigation,
and identified barriers all navigators face when
providing care.
December 2012 Vol 3, No 6 | January 21, 2013
This session presented the types of research and evaluation projects, grant proposals, and publishing opportunities available for patient navigators.
December 2012 Vol 3, No 6 | January 21, 2013
Ms Waddington discussed survivorship trends, various
recommendations and model survivorship
programs, and options for survivorship care plans.
December 2012 Vol 3, No 6 | January 21, 2013
Three models of navigation—academic, community
based, and lay—were discussed by Ms Sellers.
December 2012 Vol 3, No 6 | January 21, 2013
Elizabeth Whitley, PhD, RN, who presented “Leading and Administering a Patient Navigation Program” with Bonnie Miller, RN, BSN, OCN, FAAMA, reminded participants that patient navigators are not necessarily nurses but can include other health personnel.
December 2012 Vol 3, No 6 | January 21, 2013
Ms Skinner contrasted the AONN+ with the Case Management Society of America (CMSA), including a description of the organizations and how they define the roles of their members.
December 2012 Vol 3, No 6 | January 21, 2013
Dr Ferris presented an
overview of the American
College of Surgeons
Commission on Cancer (CoC), which represents 50 professional
organizations with a goal to improve quality of life
and outcomes.
December 2012 Vol 3, No 6 | January 21, 2013
Dr Silver is a rehabilitation physician and observed
that cancer rehabilitation research is outpacing all
other fields of rehabilitation research.
December 2012 Vol 3, No 6 | January 21, 2013
Mr Landay discussed strategies for patients with cancer to take control of their financial and legal issues, preparing for the “what ifs” while expecting the best.