Navigation

This highly anticipated navigation acuity tool will aid navigators in identifying levels of patient acuity based on the barriers to care, weights of the barriers, and level of patient distress.

The authors present results from a scoping review as evidence that will aid in the development of an oncology patient navigation–specific acuity tool.

Offering nonclinical support to patients with cancer provides emotional support and helps to meet day-to-day needs.

Patient navigators from the American Cancer Society review the potential of navigation programs to improve outcomes for patients fighting cancer.

The authors present findings from their study aiming to examine the associations between the Independent Specialty Medical Advocate model of patient navigation and intermediate patient health outcomes in newly diagnosed patients.

Community navigators help those with an unequal burden of cancer, which is often heaviest among racial/ethnic minorities, patients with lower socioeconomic status, and residents of rural areas who do not have equal access to healthcare systems and do not always receive timely, standard care when confronted with a cancer diagnosis.

The authors present the results of an analysis of the evidence for patient navigation effectiveness to improve cancer screening rates.

A beautiful case study exemplifying the power of navigation when executed in collaboration with the patient, caregivers, and care team.

The authors present findings from their review of the literature assessing patient navigation efficacy for cancer patients undergoing treatment.