Shifting paradigms continued-the emergence and the role of nurse navigator. [Review]

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Citation: Journal of Thoracic Disease. 8(Suppl 6):S498-500, 2016 Jul.PMID: 27606079Institution: MedStar Franklin Square Medical CenterForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXEDYear: 2016ISSN:
  • 2072-1439
Name of journal: Journal of thoracic diseaseAbstract: Lung Cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in men and women worldwide with a 52% 5 year survival rate when localized disease is discovered. A disheartening factor is that only 15% of lung cancer is detected at this early stage. Prompt treatment for the patient depends on diagnosis and staging. The thoracic/pulmonary oncology nurse navigator (ONN) plays a pivotal role in a rapid diagnostic and treatment pathway facilitating timely access to care and reducing barriers to treatment for the lung cancer patient. In this review, the author provides a perspective on the history, current role, and potential future role of the ONN.All authors: Doerfler-Evans REFiscal year: FY2017Digital Object Identifier: Date added to catalog: 2020-12-29
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Lung Cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in men and women worldwide with a 52% 5 year survival rate when localized disease is discovered. A disheartening factor is that only 15% of lung cancer is detected at this early stage. Prompt treatment for the patient depends on diagnosis and staging. The thoracic/pulmonary oncology nurse navigator (ONN) plays a pivotal role in a rapid diagnostic and treatment pathway facilitating timely access to care and reducing barriers to treatment for the lung cancer patient. In this review, the author provides a perspective on the history, current role, and potential future role of the ONN.

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