Navigation as a system approach: A qualitative descriptive study to inform a statewide cancer navigation approach in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to identify challenges and facilitators in accessing cancer care in South Australia, from the perspectives of cancer survivors and caregivers, to inform responsive cancer navigation approaches.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive study was conducted using an online qualitative survey (n = 75) and video, phone, and in-person semi-structured interviews (n = 22) with cancer survivors and caregivers (herein cancer consumers). Data analysis was performed in two phases: content analysis categorised consumer challenges and facilitators, while a subjective-inductive approach guided by the supportive care framework was used to develop a statewide navigation approach.

Results

Key challenges reported by consumers included perceived invalidation of medical

SUBMITTER: Agbejule OA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11802597 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature