Design and Validity of a Patient Navigation Program for Adults with Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy
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Oncologic nursing, health education, patient navigation, neoplasms, chemotherapyAbstract
Introduction: Consolidating oncology navigation programs is required as a strategy to address system-fragmentation barriers, facilitate access to treatment, and educate patients on shared decision-making. Objective: To develop a professional navigation program for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, to promote appropriate symptom management and foster self-management. Materials and Methods: A methodological research study was conducted to develop a navigation program using the ADDIE methodology, which comprises analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation, with only the first three elements being addressed. Content validity was assessed by eight clinical oncology experts. Results: The program adopts the conceptual framework of professional navigation. Eight sessions were designed to address the dimensions of facilitating continuity of care and promoting patient empowerment. Content validity with experts showed high acceptability (CVC 0.82) and usefulness (CVC 0.8) of the intervention, as well as coherence with the conceptual framework. Conclusion: A chemotherapy navigation program was obtained that addresses self-management behaviors and the management of treatment-related symptoms. It is necessary to continue its implementation and evaluation through an experimental study.
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