Time to Treatment in Advanced Lung Cancer: A Quality Improvement Project Using Nurse Navigation and Liquid Biopsy.

IF 1.3 4区 医学 Q3 NURSING Clinical journal of oncology nursing Pub Date : 2025-01-17 DOI:10.1188/25.CJON.E28-E36
Jennifer Polo, Rachel Coughlin, Mary Pat Lynch
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Abstract

Background: Newly diagnosed patients with lung cancer experience significant challenges navigating a fragmented health system. Nurse navigators can use clinical expertise and coordination to address barriers to care.

Objectives: This quality improvement project aimed to expedite the selection and initiation of first-line treatment for patients with stage III or IV lung cancer. Using a nurse navigator process early on in care, coupled with liquid biopsy, this project focused on reducing the time from tissue biopsy to treatment decision.

Methods: The team performed a retrospective chart review 12 months preimplementation and 8 months postimplementation.

Findings: Using liquid biopsy, the time to treatment initiation was 21 days compared to 36 days with tissue biopsy only (p = 0.003). Postimplementation, median days to treatment decreased from 34 to 23.5 (p = 0.027), and treatment decisions made during the initial medical oncology visit increased from 38% to 55%.

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期刊介绍: The Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON) is an official publication of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and is directed to the practicing nurse specializing in the care of patients with an actual or potential diagnosis of cancer. CJON is a vehicle to promote the mission of ONS, which is to advance excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care. The CJON mission is twofold: to provide practical information necessary to care for patients and their families across the cancer continuum and to develop publication skills in oncology nurses.
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