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May 2011 Vol 2, No 3 | September 8, 2011
Having identified healthcare disparities reflected in the incidence of morbidity and mortality of breast cancer among Hispanic/Latina women (HLW), a team of nurses, Gina Miranda-Diaz, MSN, MPH, RN-CBPN-I; Magaly Fernandez-Ghander, BSN, MBA, RN; and Ivette Cora-Gonzalez, MSN, RN, conducted an assessment of breast healthcare disparities in Union City, New Jersey. As a result of those findings, Miranda-Diaz has initiated a navigation program for this population. The program seeks to increase screening rates among HLW, with the goal of reducing mortality through early diagnosis.
February 2011 Vol 2, No 1 | September 7, 2011
On behalf of the Academy of Oncology Nurse Navigators (AONN) leadership council, I am excited to introduce the Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship (JONS), a publication designed to meet the needs of oncology nurse and patient navigators.
February 2011 Vol 2, No 1 | September 7, 2011
In the first year after a breast cancer diagnosis, women typically experience significant deterioration in their overall quality of life (QOL), but a program that connects new patients with breast cancer survivors following diagnosis seems to halt the decline.
April 2011 Vol 2, No 2 | September 7, 2011
Patient care navigation at the Billings Clinic Cancer Center spans the
continuum of care from outreach efforts targeted at early detection
through survivorship care planning.
April 2011 Vol 2, No 2 | September 7, 2011
Patient navigation and care coordination have been a focus in healthcare for several
years because of the fragmentation that commonly occurs among access,
diagnosis, and treatment.
