Abstract
An estimated one-third of patients with cancer will experience clinically significant distress, manifesting as anxiety or depression that is associated with their diagnosis and treatment. This has been shown to negatively impact health outcomes and quality of life (QOL). Intrahospital processes are complex, involving a significant amount of paperwork and several stakeholders, creating overwhelming circuits which can add up to generating more anxiety. Patient navigators (PN) can help to overcome these barriers by helping in several dimensions: information management and mediation (organize clinical information, prepare appointments, engaging in patient-healthcare professional communication), healthcare education and self-care (clarifying doubts about the therapeutic process, encouraging adherence to therapy) and on emotional and spiritual support (mobilizing social and family support, self-help groups).
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