Role of the Navigator
Sage Bolte emphasizes how important the oncology navigator is in normalizing open and honest discussions about sexuality with their patients, and suggests ways for navigators to start the conversation and show that they care about their patients' sexual health.
Steve Pittman sees overlap in the roles of the oncology navigator and the social worker in providing psychosocial support. He believes one of the most important jobs for either oncology team member is to simply listen to the patient.
Dr Michael Roth identifies how oncology nurse and patient navigators can significantly increase AYA clinical trial enrollment.
Video Library - Patient Navigators, Role of the Navigator, Starting a Navigation Program, Tools & Resources
Katherine Sharpe, SVP ACS, discusses how the navigation program should work to find the best resources for patients.
Video Library - Patient Navigators, Role of the Navigator, Starting a Navigation Program, Tools & Resources
Determining the goals and the tasks of individuals within the navigation team is essential in creating a successful program, explains Katherine Sharpe, SVP, ACS.
Katherine Sharpe, SVP ACS, views removing barriers to care a crucial aspect of oncology navigation.
Katherine Sharpe, SVP ACS, relates how standardized metrics play a key role in replicating successful programs and in determining their impact.
Katherine Sharpe, SVP ACS explains how to evaluate what makes an ideal navigation program.
Video Library - Best Practices, Role of the Navigator, Starting a Navigation Program, Barriers to Care
Katherine Sharpe, SVP ACS, discusses how to establish and sustain a navigator program that is in the best interests of the patient and benefits the care system.
Katherine Sharpe, SVP ACS, explains how oncology navigation helps to remove barriers to care and improves patient outcomes.
