Abstract
The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a navigation program for patients with thyroid cancer. The navigation program was developed following an analysis of the unmet needs of patients who underwent surgery for thyroid cancer. Ninety-nine patients in the control group received usual care, and 95 in the navigation group were managed with a navigation program during the perioperative period. The effectiveness of the navigation program was assessed by administering a questionnaire to both groups. Overall satisfaction scores were significantly higher in the navigation than in the control group (p =.025), as were satisfaction scores on the continuity of information (p <.001), the continuity of management (p =.002), the continuity of relationships with healthcare providers (p<.001), and patient empowerment (p <.001). The newly developed navigation program for patients with thyroid cancer was effective in raising satisfaction levels and in actively managing the disease during the perioperative period.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e12592 |
Journal | European Journal of Cancer Care |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 Jul |
Bibliographical note
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Oncology