Team-Based Oncology Care: The Pivotal Role of Oncology Navigation

This new edition, supported by the US Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), affirms that effective navigation within the framework of oncology care requires a team approach and that navigation should never be considered an “add-on” resource or service. Throughout the continuum of care, navigators address issues related to access and barriers to care and health literacy impacting disparities in cancer care. Beyond working with individual patients, navigators can add their voice to efforts that promote the provision of resources that ensure the sustainability of navigation. This book highlights navigation leaders who are the experts on creating team-based programs. They understand the role of effective navigation across continuum of care and other key aspects of navigation, including clinical trials and tumor board coordination and monitoring, as well as measurement using evidence-based navigation metrics. It is the only book designed to educate and support anyone developing a new navigation program or wanting to improve an existing program. As such it offers a guide for cancer centers needing to develop and implement an oncology navigation program; understand and successfully meet and exceed the Commission on Cancer accreditation standards linked to navigation; expand or improve their current navigation program as well as demonstrate its value using reliable measurable results, including patient satisfaction and improved- quality clinical outcomes. The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is the only US specialty organization for navigation professionals with more than 8,900 members. This comprehensive book provides insights and evidenced-based practices applicable to the real world of oncology care. In addition, the importance of mentorship, self -care, and professional development opportunities are discussed to strengthen the practicing navigator.