While all oncology navigation programs may differ in some way, the goal is the same - to provide optimal patient care. In this podcast episode, experts discuss how a mentoring relationship can be beneficial in the field of oncology navigation to reach a common goal.
Adolescent and young adults (AYA) patients require specific coordination of care due to the transitional aspects of life that occur during the ages of 15-39. In this episode, experts discuss how patient navigators can assist the AYA population.
Health disparities have been put under a magnifying glass because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In episode 8 of the Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation podcast, experts discuss the role of a patient navigator in assisting patients through these disparities and crises.
In episode 7 of the AONN+ podcast, oncology navigators and Local Navigator Network (LNN) leaders explore challenges and successes they’ve faced while building their LNN program.
Oncology nurse and patient navigators often juggle many aspects of patient care at once. Ensuring your voice is heard while establishing and managing an oncology navigation program can be an additional challenge.
In episode 4, oncology navigators from different specialties explore how professional development and certification have helped them be a better navigator for their patients.
Linda Burhansstipanov and Linda Fleisher focus on cultural humility and the health disparities that exist among different cultures in episode 3 of the AONN+ podcast.
Genetics testing can yield important insights for patients with cancer, and navigators are optimally positioned to help patients get appropriate testing.
Pamela Goetz and Jennifer Bires discuss how to successfully deliver a virtual program during a pandemic and how the virtual setting is here to stay in this AONN+ podcast episode.