Research article summary (published 29 Nov 2009):

[Montérégie Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre: integrating nurse navigators in Montérégie's oncology teams: one aspect of implementing the Cancer Control Program--Part 1]

(L'intégration des infirmières pivots dans les equipes d'oncologie en Montérégie: un aspect de l'implémentation du Programme de lutte contre le cancer, Partie 1.)

Full Abstract

The oncology patient navigator role was developed to ensure both continuity and consultation in the delivery of care to cancer patients and their families. In Québec, this role is filled by a nurse. This first article in a series of two, aims to explain why nurses were selected as patient navigators and to describe how this new role has been integrated in the Montérégie Region. The Québec Cancer Control Program, the definition established for the oncology nurse navigator role and the implementation of an integrated care network based on the Montérégie experience will be discussed.

Author information

Author/s: Plante, Anne (A); Joannette, Sonia (S);

Affiliation: Centre intégré de cancérologie de la Montérégie Hôpital Charles LeMoyne, 3120 Boul. Taschereau, Greenfield Park, Québec J4V 2H1. anne.plante(-atsign-)rrsss16.gouv.qc.ca

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Evaluation Studies; Journal Article

Journal: Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique (Can Oncol Nurs J), published in Canada. (Language: fre)

Reference: -2009 Winter-Spring; vol 19 (issue 1) : pp 13-8

Dates: Created 2009/06/17; Completed 2009/08/28;

PMID: 19530475, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 8/28/2009, IMS Date: )

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Attitude to Health Cancer Care Facilities Continuity of Patient Care - organization & administration Delivery of Health Care, Integrated - organization & administration Health Services Needs and Demand Humans Models, Nursing Models, Organizational Neoplasms - nursing; psychology Nurse Clinicians - organization & administration

Nurse Clinicians - organization & administration Nurse's Role Nursing Evaluation Research Oncologic Nursing - organization & administration Patient Advocacy Patient Education as Topic Program Development Program Evaluation Quebec Social Support

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