By considering the whole person, rather than just isolated symptoms, holistic care yields a higher quality of life, improved outcomes, and a greater sense of dignity – and well-being for the individual and their family.
Nurse Maheswari Jaganathan can attest to this. As a specialist in oncology and palliative, the Perak native has seen how financial and emotional inadequacy hinder underprivileged women in their fight with breast cancer.
Leading Malaysia’s first large-scale breast cancer programme
The programme is designed to assist breast cancer patients from underprivileged communities complete their treatment through clinical support with financial, legal and emotional advocacy.
Since its implementation, the programme has walked with over 4,800 women through their diagnosis and treatment, helping them access timely care, financial aid and emotional support.
Maheswari’s desire to empower breast cancer patients comes from a personal place. At the tender age of 10, her paternal grandmother was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Due to the lack of resources and information, she succumbed to the illness.
Additionally, there were no hospitals in Setiawan, where she lived that could treat her. She was only left with the option of travelling to Klang for treatment. Unfortunately, her parents’ financial constraints prevented them from making frequent trips to the hospital.
International recognition
Deemed as one of the world’s most prestigious nursing prizes, the award is open to registered nurses working and licensed in their country, with a minimum of two years experience. Nominees may apply for several areas of contribution.
Out of 100,000 nurses from 199 countries, she was among the 10 nurses to be selected as a finalist – an achievement made through a rigorous evaluation by an expert and grand jury, independently moderated by Ernst & Young LLP.
Advocacy for more change
“This recognition gives me the credibility and momentum to advocate more boldly for funding, policy changes and for national adoption of navigation models. It also opens doors to global collaborations, research opportunities and potential funding to expand what we have piloted in Malaysia to more regions and even across Southeast Asia.”
A regional hub of learning and collaboration focused on system change, the academy aims to further position nurses at the forefront of healthcare transformation.
“I firmly believe nurses are not just providers of care, but architects of equity and the next generation of system change makers.”
As for her existing plans, she has been set on expanding the Patient Navigation Programme’s services to other areas, making it available to 19 more sites.
“It consists of a combination of oncology and district hub to strengthen referral pathways and ensure timely coordination for surgical intervention and oncological services between district and state referral hospitals,” she concluded.
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