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Cancer Survivorship: Promoting A Lifetime Of Health, Janelle Coleman-Smith
Cancer Survivorship: Promoting A Lifetime Of Health, Janelle Coleman-Smith
Master's Projects and Capstones
Abstract
Introduction Cancer survivors can face post-cancer treatment effects that need addressing throughout their care trajectory. Education provided to stakeholders and patients will be beneficial in preventing fragmented care, increasing patient satisfaction, and expanding ongoing supportive clinical survivorship care. Methods An adapted Dr. Joanne Lester survivorship needs survey was given to n=7 post-cancer treatment patients within a northern California cancer patient advisory committee. The survey results were analyzed to identify common underserved chronic long-term survivorship needs. Based on the data, an evidence-based educational component was included within a booklet to enhance future survivorship care. Additional surveys were sent to stakeholders …
The Role Of The Clinical Nurse Leader In Reintroducing And Sustaining A Successful Cancer Risk Assessment Program In A Community Hospital Setting, Tiffany Gishizky
The Role Of The Clinical Nurse Leader In Reintroducing And Sustaining A Successful Cancer Risk Assessment Program In A Community Hospital Setting, Tiffany Gishizky
Master's Projects and Capstones
Abstract
The goal of implementing a comprehensive cancer risk assessment (CRA) program prompted the evaluation of a community-based breast center microsystem and previous CRA program for feasibility and sustainability. The development of a value proposition by the Clinical Nurse Leader student highlights the role in the advancement of the nursing profession as an interdisciplinary leader. Review of current literature facilitated development of program structure and identification of downstream revenue sources. Data analysis includes historical patient volume, screening and procedural reimbursement rates, population statistics and organization market share, and program financial impacts. Data synthesis reveals a CRA program demonstrates potential revenue …
Breast Cancer Patient Preparedness For Transition To Survivorship: Individualized Survivorship Care Plans, Kimberly Beringer
Breast Cancer Patient Preparedness For Transition To Survivorship: Individualized Survivorship Care Plans, Kimberly Beringer
Master's Projects and Capstones
Purpose. For breast cancer survivors, after-effects of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy can be substantial, and recurrence is a concern requiring constant surveillance. National healthcare organizations have promulgated guidelines that include providing individualized survivorship care plans (SCP’s). At a northern California oncology department, SCP’s will be prepared for breast cancer patients and delivered in-person by the oncology nurse navigator (ONN).
Method. The author worked with the ONN to develop the format and content requirements for the SCP’s. The ONN prepared individualized plans for patients and scheduled in-person appointments to deliver the SCP’s. A feedback survey to assess preliminary impact was then …