Patient Experience Week

Linet K. - Kenya, Africa

Talking about the 12 signs of breast cancer and early diagnosis.

Nikeia W.- Grand Bahama, Bahamas

This lady was so impressed with the presentation that she wanted to become a member of MAP and possibly become a Lemonista.

Malissa - Sarawak Borneo, Malyaisa

This was a session with a village woman and her friend. Her husband was diagnosed with cancer a while back and she is very interested to learn more about breast cancer. This photo was taken during our breast cancer outreach program to Ba'kelalan - a remote village located in Sarawak Borneo

Meneng B.- Sarawak, Malaysia

22 women got together to learn about early detection of breast cancer

Jum'atil F. - Kapuas, Indonesia

Explaining about early breast cancer detection in front of senior high school students.

Natalya- Nizhnii Novgorod, Russia

There are women at this photo. I told about sizes of breast cancer lumps. I told about prevention of breast cancer, breastfeeding, diagnostic of breast, and plastic surgery.

Shazmeen K. -Kenya, Africa

Educating the class on the normal and abnormal lumps. I was able to touch on most of the parts of the lesson and it was an interactive class with video and live demonstrations.

Ungan L.- Sarawak, Malaysia

Today, I have taken an opportunity to introduce our NGO, KNOW YOUR Lemon(KYl) to several group of NGO which comprises of 105 participant that attend the seminar. Also, I also introduced my own NGO, Wanita Murum Belaga. In the seminar, I have explained our NGO activity including the vision and mission of Know Your Lemon programme. I have also talk about the activities we have done in Sarawak mainly in rural areas and show how well the KYL programmed received by the people in rural areas in Sarawak. Finally, I expressed my gratitude toward Wisma Wanita Sarawak for inviting me into the programme and share my knowledge on Know Your Lemon and the experiences of involving in Know Your Lemon activities. The seminar also went very well where we have received briefing lessons from Jabatan Pembangunan Wnaita Sarawak.

Uzima- Burundi, Africa

We have had a teaching session on breast cancer with young girls who are in on boarding secondary school. It is part of their sexual and reproductive sessions because we can not talk about SRH and skip the breast and breast cancer is a breast disease.

Sally S.- Nevada, USA

I shared the KYL app with the staff at my office.  They, in turn, are sharing it with our clients.  We introduced it to 85 people last month.
We are planning to do a KYL presentation at the office of the chiropractor next door to us for him and his staff, followed by another for his patients. I also shared the app with students in my breast class for them to share with their clients. I actually have no idea how many people we are reaching, but clients are talking about it, students are excited, and they're sharing the app too.

Alyssa B. from Breast Friends- Oregon, USA

This photo is a small group of breast cancer survivors from the Breast Friends community.  They too know the importance of early detection and awareness!  They are excited that we are bringing this to Oregon.

Starting this week, Patient Experience Week is an event to celebrate healthcare staff impacting patient experience every day. Started by members of the Beryl Institute community in 2014, PX Week provides a focused time for organizations to celebrate accomplishments, re-energize efforts and honor the people who impact patient experience every day. From nurses and physicians, to support staff and executive professionals, to patients, families and communities served, the Institute (Beryl Institute) hopes to bring together healthcare organizations across the globe to observe PX Week.

At the Know Your Lemons Foundation the patient experience does not start with nurses and doctors, although we recognize them as a huge part in the patients' journey. In the majority of cases we see the journey starting with our Volunteer Educators or with the patient directly because they saw our material. We want to recognize our volunteers who work in their communities to educate on early detection of breast cancer. We aim to educate everyone so that they have the knowledge of how to start their breast health journey early and keep healthy habits that will serve them for life.

To celebrate this week we will share a patient impact experience everyday on our social media accounts.

“The Patient Experience: The sum of all interactions, shaped by an organizations culture, that influence patients perceptions across the continuum of care.”