There is widespread anecdotal evidence that Cancer Nurse Navigators (CNNs) are highly valued by cancer patients, but no studies have evaluated the effects of CNNs on important patient-reported outcomes or indicators of quality of care. This study has two aims: 1. To assess the feasibility of studying the impact of Aurora CNN Program. 2. To pilot test the effects of CNN services on patient-reported outcomes and indicators of quality of care.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
16
Services from a Nurse Navigator
Aurora St. Luke's Hospital
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Aurora West Allis
West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
Satisfaction with Care
Time frame: Change from baseline, to 3 months to 6 months
ED/Urgent care visits
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months
Quality of Life
The Functional Assessment Cancer Therapy - General (FACT-G) assesses quality of life.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months
Distressed mood
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer assesses level of distress.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months
Symptom Distress
The Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale measures 32 common physical and psychological cancer-related symptoms.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months
The Inventory of Recent Life Experiences for Cancer Patients
This instrument measures 30 cancer-related irritants (hassles) commonly experienced by persons with cancer.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months
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