Clin J Oncol Nurs
February 2022
Background: The Oncology Care Model requires implementation of processes to reduce urgent care (UC), emergency department (ED), and hospital visits for patients on antineoplastic therapies, including oral antineoplastic agents.
Objectives: The purpose of this project was to develop, implement, and initially evaluate an oral antineoplastic therapy program (OAP) and an oncology antineoplastic nurse navigator (OANN) role aimed at reducing UC, ED, and hospital visits.
Methods: This pilot project used a descriptive correlational design to analyze the impact of the novel role of the OANN on UC, ED, and hospital visits.