JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Effect of a Required 48-Hour Window to Schedule Genetic Counseling on Time From Diagnosis of Breast Cancer to Surgery.

  • Published In: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2024, v. 28, n. 2. P. 157 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hobbs, Kiera; Wheeler, Peggy; Campbell, Sara; Workman, Charlie; Monroe, Martha; Davies, Claire 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the impact of requiring breast cancer nurse navigators (BCNNs) to contact the genetic counseling office within 48 hours of a breast cancer diagnosis to schedule an appointment, aiming to reduce the time from diagnosis to surgery. Using a quasiexperimental design with 60 patients at a Kentucky community hospital, the study found a significant decrease in time to surgery from an average of 50.3 days preintervention to 39.1 days postintervention. The intervention addressed delays caused by scheduling genetic counseling, which is important for treatment planning based on National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) criteria. The findings suggest that timely coordination by BCNNs can improve surgical timelines without additional resource costs, potentially reducing psychological, social, and financial burdens for patients.

Additional Information

  • Source:Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. 2024/04, Vol. 28, Issue 2, p157
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1092-1095
  • DOI:10.1188/24.CJON.157-161
  • Accession Number:176165391
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