ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025
Navigation as a system approach: A qualitative descriptive study to inform a statewide cancer navigation approach in Australia.
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- Toward a multi-level, needs-based approach to cancer navigation: Considerations for service design.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
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purposeThis 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.
methodsA 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.
resultsKey challenges reported by consumers included perceived invalidation of medical concerns, delayed diagnoses, poor communication, inadequate information provision, fragmented care, and limited logistical, cultural, and psychological support. Inductive analysis identified four key themes: 1) cancer consumers have dynamic care needs that can evolve throughout a patient's cancer experience, 2) cancer consumers require a foundational level of information to support navigation, 3) some cancer consumers express a preference for community-based navigation services to help them manage their care, and 4) individuals with more complex care needs may require more intensive professional navigation services. A conceptual needs-based navigation approach (the Flinders Needs-Based Approach to Cancer Navigation) was developed based on these insights. This approach consists of three levels of navigation interventions: level 1 involves providing information-based navigation to all individuals affected by cancer, level 2 involves community-based navigation support offered to those requiring or wanting additional supported assistance, and level 3 offers professional navigation for individuals with complex needs.
conclusionOur study highlights the importance of tailoring cancer navigation services to meet the evolving needs of patients, emphasising the role of both community and professional support, particularly for individuals with complex care requirements. Findings will inform further co-design discussions involving consumers, health professionals, and policymakers to implement cancer navigation services across South Australia.
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