Effect of Cancer Nurse Navigators on Patient Outcomes

Pilot Test of the Effect of Cancer Nurse Navigators on Patient Outcomes

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adult (18 years of age or older)
2. Treated at Aurora St. Luke's or West Allis Medical Center
3. New or recurrent dx of lung, prostate, colorectal or breast cancer -

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Previously received CNN services at an Aurora treatment facility
2. Unable to read/write in English
3. Living in a nursing home/long term care facility
4. Not capable of completing study questionnaires -