Navigator Program

Abstract: Purpose/objectives to identify barriers to and enhancers of completion of breast cancer treatment from the perspective of participants in a breast health navigator program. Research approach qualitative, using focus group methodology and telephone interview. Setting two teaching hospital ambulatory cancer centers. Participants women enrolled in the breast navigator program, including patients who completed (n = 13) and did not complete (n = 1) breast cancer treatment. Methodologic approach researchers used semistructured, open-ended questioning to guide the interviews and elicit identification of barriers to and enhancers of treatment. A flexible approach was used and the interviews were recorded. Content analysis was used to identify themes. Main research variables perceived barriers and enhancers of breast cancer treatment. Findings the most common theme was the value of the education and information received from the navigator. Several participants saw this as the essence of the role. Assistance with managing symptoms, access to financial and community resources, and the team approach were completion enhancers. Conclusions completion of breast cancer therapy and care can be improved by recognizing the value the nurse navigator role brings to the patient experience and enhancing that role. Interpretation the intentional presence of the oncology nurse and the nursing emphasis on culturally appropriate education and care can be seen as key competencies of the navigator. As the concept of the navigation process is expanded to other cancers, oncology nurses are particularly well positioned to advocate for the navigator role as a nursing domain.

Abstract: Objective:The impact of a peer navigator program (PNP) on efforts to address the health needs of Latinos with serious mental illness was examined in a randomized controlled trial.Methods:Latinos wi...

Abstract: In accordance with certain aspects of the present invention, enhancements have been developed to further extend the performance of a generic DVD navigator component. Here, the DVD navigator program has been enhanced to better synchronize with DVD player applications. As such, better control mechanisms for the player application are provided. For example, improved enforcement of restricted/parental controlled content viewing, generation and assignment of unique identifiers to the content source, and an improved user and player application environment for starting and stopping playback are provided.