Derivation of a Unique, Algorithm-Based Approach to Cancer Patient Navigator Workload Management.
Xiyitao ZhuPeng ZhangHyojung KangLavanya MarlaMarlene Isabel Robles GrandaRebecca A Ebert-AllenSarah Stewart de RamirezTenille OderwaldMackenzie McGeeJonathan A HandlerPublished in: JCO clinical cancer informatics (2023)
This derivation work demonstrates the feasibility of an automated model to distribute new patients more fairly than random assignment (with unfairness assessed using a workload proxy). Improved workload management may help reduce CPN burnout and improve navigation assistance for patients with cancer.