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Mosquera I, Todd A, Balaj M, Zhang L, Benitez Majano S, Mensah K, Eikemo TA, Basu P, Carvalho AL. Components and effectiveness of patient navigation programmes to increase participation to breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening: A systematic review. Cancer Med 2023; 12:14584-14611. [PMID: 37245225 PMCID: PMC10358261 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Inequalities in cancer incidence and mortality can be partly explained by unequal access to high-quality health services, including cancer screening. Several interventions have been described to increase access to cancer screening, among them patient navigation (PN), a barrier-focused intervention. This systematic review aimed to identify the reported components of PN and to assess the effectiveness of PN to promote breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening. METHODS We searched Embase, PubMed and Web of Science Core Collection databases. The components of PN programmes were identified, including the types of barriers addressed by navigators. The percentage change in screening participation was calculated. RESULTS The 44 studies included were mainly on colorectal cancer and were conducted in the USA. All described their goals and community characteristics, and the majority reported the setting (97.7%), monitoring and evaluation (97.7%), navigator background and qualifications (81.4%) and training (79.1%). Supervision was only referred to in 16 studies (36.4%). Programmes addressed mainly barriers at the educational (63.6%) and health system level (61.4%), while only 25.0% reported providing social and emotional support. PN increased cancer screening participation when compared with usual care (0.4% to 250.6% higher) and educational interventions (3.3% to 3558.0% higher). CONCLUSION Patient navigation programmes are effective at increasing participation to breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening. A standardized reporting of the components of PN programmes would allow their replication and a better measure of their impact. Understanding the local context and needs is essential to design a successful PN programme.
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- Isabel Mosquera
- Early Detection, Prevention & Infections Branch, International Agency for Research on CancerLyonFrance
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- School of PharmacyNewcastle University, Newcastle upon TyneUK
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- Centre for Global Health Inequalities Research (CHAIN), Department of Sociology and Political ScienceNorwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)TrondheimNorway
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- Early Detection, Prevention & Infections Branch, International Agency for Research on CancerLyonFrance
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- Noncommunicable Diseases, Violence and Injuries Prevention Unit, Pan American Health OrganizationWashingtonDCUSA
- Inequalities in Cancer Outcomes Network, London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineLondonUK
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- Early Detection, Prevention & Infections Branch, International Agency for Research on CancerLyonFrance
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- Centre for Global Health Inequalities Research (CHAIN), Department of Sociology and Political ScienceNorwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)TrondheimNorway
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- Early Detection, Prevention & Infections Branch, International Agency for Research on CancerLyonFrance
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- Early Detection, Prevention & Infections Branch, International Agency for Research on CancerLyonFrance
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Le T, Miller S, Berry E, Zamarripa S, Rodriguez A, Barkley B, Kandathil A, Brewington C, Argenbright KE, Gerber DE. Implementation and Uptake of Rural Lung Cancer Screening. J Am Coll Radiol 2022; 19:480-487. [PMID: 35143786 PMCID: PMC8923939 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2021.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Given the higher rates of tobacco use along with increased mortality specific to lung cancer in rural settings, low-dose CT (LDCT)-based lung cancer screening could be particularly beneficial to such populations. However, limited radiology facilities and increased geographical distance, combined with lower income and education along with reduced patient engagement, present heightened barriers to screening initiation and adherence. METHODS In collaboration with community leaders and stakeholders, we developed and implemented a community-based lung cancer screening program, including telephone-based navigation and tobacco cessation counseling support, serving 18 North Texas counties. Funding was available to support clinical services costs where needed. We collected data on LDCT referrals, orders, and completion. RESULTS To raise awareness for lung cancer screening, we leveraged our established collaborative network of more than 700 community partners. In the first year of operation, 107 medical providers referred 570 patients for lung cancer screening, of whom 488 (86%) were eligible for LDCT. The most common reasons for ineligibility were age (43%) and insufficient tobacco history (20%). Of 381 ordered LDCTs, 334 (88%) were completed. Among screened patients, 61% were current smokers and 36% had insurance coverage for the procedure. The program cost per patient was $430. DISCUSSION Implementation, uptake, and completion of LDCT-based lung cancer screening is feasible in rural settings. Community outreach, health promotion, and algorithm-based navigation may support such efforts. Given low lung cancer screening rates nationally and heightened lung cancer risk in rural populations, similar programs in other regions may be particularly impactful.
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- Tri Le
- Department of Internal Medicine (Hematology-Oncology), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Senior Program Manager, Oncology Screening Services, Moncrief Cancer Institute, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Clinical Research Manager, Moncrief Cancer Institute, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Population Research Project Associate, Moncrief Cancer Institute, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist, Moncrief Cancer Institute, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Assistant Director of Clinical Facilities and Operations, Moncrief Cancer Institute, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Assistant Professor of Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Professor of Radiology; Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Radiology; Chief of Community Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Professor of Population and Data Sciences, and Family and Community Medicine; Director of Behavioral Sciences; Director of Moncrief Cancer Institute, Department of Population and Data Sciences, and Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Professor of Internal Medicine (Hematology-Oncology) and Population and Data Sciences; Associate Director of Clinical Research, Department of Internal Medicine (Hematology-Oncology), Department of Population and Data Sciences; and Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
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Lyson HC, Sharma AE, Cherian R, Patterson ES, McDonald KM, Lee SY, Sarkar U. A Qualitative Analysis of Outpatient Medication Use in Community Settings: Observed Safety Vulnerabilities and Recommendations for Improved Patient Safety. J Patient Saf 2021; 17:e335-e342. [PMID: 30882615 PMCID: PMC7060148 DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to analyze diverse patients' experiences throughout the medication use process to inform the development of overarching interventions that support safe medication use in community settings. METHODS Using a qualitative observational approach, we conducted approximately 18 hours of direct observation of the medication use process across multiple settings for a sample of vulnerable, high-risk patients. Observers recorded detailed field notes during the observations. To enrich the observational findings, we also conducted six semistructured interviews with medication safety experts representing a diversity of perspectives. Barriers and facilitators to safe medication use were identified based on inductive coding of the data. RESULTS A variety of safety vulnerabilities plague all stages of the medication use process and many of the well-established evidence-based interventions aimed at improving the safety of medication use at key stages of the process have not been widely implemented in community settings observed in this study. Key safety vulnerabilities identified include: limited English proficiency, low health literacy, lack of clinician continuity, incomplete medication reconciliation and counseling, unsafe medication storage and disposal habits, and conflicting healthcare agendas with caregivers. CONCLUSIONS Our findings underscore a need for overarching, comprehensive interventions that span the entire process of medication use, including integrated communication systems between clinicians, pharmacies, and patients, and a "patient navigator" program that assists patients in navigating the entire medication-taking process. Collective ownership of the medication management system and mutual motivation for devising collaborative solutions is needed among key sectors.
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- Helena C. Lyson
- University of California, San Francisco, Division of General Internal Medicine, Center for Vulnerable Populations at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Family & Community Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, Center for Excellence in Primary Care, San Francisco, California
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- University of California, San Francisco, Division of General Internal Medicine, Center for Vulnerable Populations at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, California
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- Division of Health Information Management and Systems, Ohio State University, College of Medicine, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Columbus, Ohio
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- Center for Health Policy/Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research at Stanford University, Stanford
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- University of California San Francisco, Richard H. Fine People's Clinic at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, California
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- University of California, San Francisco, Division of General Internal Medicine, Center for Vulnerable Populations at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, California
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Patten CA, Lando HA, Desnoyers CA, Bock MJ, Alexie L, Decker PA, Hughes CA, Resnicow K, Burhansstipanov L, Boyer R, Klejka J. Healthy Pregnancies Project: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of a Community Intervention to Reduce Tobacco Use among Alaska Native Women. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E9302. [PMID: 33322686 PMCID: PMC7764642 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17249302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Substantial gaps remain in the evidence base for prenatal tobacco use interventions among Indigenous women. Using a cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT), the Healthy Pregnancies Project evaluated a community-level intervention for Alaska Native (AN) women in rural western Alaska. Sixteen villages were randomly assigned to usual care (control, n = 8 villages) or usual care plus a community-level intervention delivered by local AN "Native Sisters" (n = 8 villages). Outcomes were tobacco use rate at delivery and at 2 and 6 months postpartum, with biochemical confirmation obtained at 6 months. The program had high reach, enrolling 73% of all eligible women screened. Of the 352 participants, 67% used tobacco at baseline. No significant differences emerged between study groups on follow-up in tobacco use rates. More intervention than control participants made a quit attempt at 2 months postpartum (70% vs. 51%, respectively, p = 0.012). Participants in both study groups reported the program helped to raise awareness of healthy pregnancies in the study villages. This trial supports the reach of a community-level intervention, but not its efficacy for reducing tobacco use during pregnancy or postpartum. Efforts to sustain early quit attempts appear warranted. The community involvement, and reported impact on raising awareness of the importance of healthy pregnancies, supports the value of the research program in this community.
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- Christi A. Patten
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA; (M.J.B.); (C.A.H.)
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- School of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota, 1300 2nd St, Ste 200, Minneapolis, MN 55454, USA;
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- Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, 528 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel, AK 99559, USA; (C.A.D.); (L.A.); (R.B.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA; (M.J.B.); (C.A.H.)
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- Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, 528 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel, AK 99559, USA; (C.A.D.); (L.A.); (R.B.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Harwick 7, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA;
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA; (M.J.B.); (C.A.H.)
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- School of Public Health, University of Michigan, 109 S. Observatory, 3867 SPH1, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA;
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- Native American Cancer Initiatives, Inc., 3022 South Nova Road, Pine, CO 80470, USA;
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- Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, 528 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel, AK 99559, USA; (C.A.D.); (L.A.); (R.B.); (J.K.)
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- Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, 528 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel, AK 99559, USA; (C.A.D.); (L.A.); (R.B.); (J.K.)
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Allen CG, Barbero C, Shantharam S, Moeti R. Is Theory Guiding Our Work? A Scoping Review on the Use of Implementation Theories, Frameworks, and Models to Bring Community Health Workers into Health Care Settings. JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE 2020; 25:571-580. [PMID: 30180116 PMCID: PMC6395551 DOI: 10.1097/phh.0000000000000846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Community health workers (CHWs) are becoming a well-recognized workforce to help reduce health disparities and improve health equity. Although evidence demonstrates the value of engaging CHWs in health care teams, there is a need to describe best practices for integrating CHWs into US health care settings. The use of existing health promotion and implementation theories could guide the research and implementation of health interventions conducted by CHWs. We conducted a standard 5-step scoping review plus stakeholder engagement to provide insight into this topic. Using PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science, we identified CHW intervention studies in health care settings published between 2000 and 2017. Studies were abstracted by 2 researchers for characteristics and reported use of theory. Our final review included 50 articles published between January 2000 and April 2017. Few studies used implementation theories to understand the facilitators and barriers to CHW integration. Those studies that incorporated implementation theories used RE-AIM, intervention mapping, cultural tailoring, PRECEDE-PROCEED, and the diffusion of innovation. Although most studies did not report using implementation theories, some constructs of implementation such as fidelity or perceived benefits were assessed. In addition, studies that reported intervention development often cited specific theories, such as the transtheoretical or health belief model, that helped facilitate the development of their program. Our results are consistent with other literature describing poor uptake and use of implementation theory. Further translation of implementation theories for CHW integration is recommended.
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- Caitlin G Allen
- Emory University School of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia (Ms Allen); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia (Dr Barbero and Ms Moeti; and IHRC, Inc, Atlanta, Georgia (Ms Shantharam)
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Lee AY, Plecha D, Woodard GA, Price ER, Hayward JH, Mark S, Joe BN. Utilization of Patient Navigators in Breast Imaging Facilities Across the United States: A Survey of Breast Imaging Radiologists. JOURNAL OF BREAST IMAGING 2020; 2:16-21. [PMID: 38424997 DOI: 10.1093/jbi/wbz078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the utilization of patient navigators at breast imaging facilities across the United States. METHODS An online survey was distributed to physician members of the Society of Breast Imaging. Questions encompassed use of patient navigators in breast imaging including: presence and qualifications, roles in patient care, perceived benefits, and barriers. Data were analyzed to identify the overall prevalence of patient navigators, their responsibilities and qualifications, and the impact on breast imaging centers. RESULTS Three-hundred and eighty-five board-certified radiologists practicing in the United States completed the survey. The most common practice types were private practice (52%; 201/385) and academic (29%; 110/385). The majority (67%; 256/385) employed navigators, and the most common qualification was a registered nurse (78%; 200/256). Navigators were used for a variety of patient communication and care coordination roles, most commonly to provide educational resources (86%; 219/256), assist patients with scheduling appointments (80%; 205/256), explain the biopsy process (76%;195/256), and communicate biopsy results (64%). Nearly all (99%; 254/256) respondents ranked patient navigators as valuable to extremely valuable in improving patient care and indicated they would recommend implementation of a patient navigation program to other breast imaging practices. The most common barrier to employing a navigator was the financial cost. CONCLUSION Patient navigators have been widely adopted in breast imaging practices across the United States, with two-thirds of respondents reporting use of a navigator. Although navigator roles varied by practice, nearly all radiologists utilizing patient navigators found that they positively impact patient care and would recommend them to other breast imaging practices.
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- Amie Y Lee
- University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, San Francisco, CA
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- University Hospitals: Cleveland Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Cleveland, OH
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- University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, San Francisco, CA
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- University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, San Francisco, CA
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- University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, San Francisco, CA
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- University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, San Francisco, CA
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Margulies IG, Zwillenberg J, Chadda A, Gissel H, Lettera M, Bender S, Wallack MK, Srinivasan A. Monitoring and Developing a Volunteer Patient Navigation Intervention to Improve Mammography Compliance in a Safety Net Hospital. J Oncol Pract 2019; 15:e389-e398. [DOI: 10.1200/jop.18.00424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE: Although mammography screening is crucial for cancer detection, screening rates have been declining, particularly in patients of low socioeconomic status and minorities. We sought to evaluate and improve the compliance rates at our safety net hospital through a prospective randomized controlled trial of a volunteer-run patient navigation intervention. METHODS: Baseline 90-day institutional mammography compliance rates were evaluated for patients who received a physician order for screening mammograms over a 1-month period. This analysis aided in the creation of a prospective randomized controlled trial of a volunteer-run patient navigation intervention to improve compliance, with 49 total participants. The primary outcome was 14-day mammography compliance rates. Secondary analysis examined the efficacy of the intervention with respect to patient demographics, prior mammography compliance, family history of cancer, beliefs on mammography, and past medical history. RESULTS: Analysis of baseline institutional compliance revealed a 47.87% compliance rate, with the majority of compliance occurring within 14 days of order placement. The patient navigation intervention significantly improved compliance by 34% (42% in the control group, 76% in the intervention group). Additional findings included significantly improved compliance in patients who believed they had a low susceptibility to cancer, those who understood the benefits of mammography and early diagnosis, those who had a prior mammogram, those who were employed, and those with a family history of cancer. CONCLUSION: A system to monitor compliance and intervene using patient navigation significantly improved mammography compliance of patients in a safety net hospital. The relatively straightforward design of this volunteer-based intervention makes it affordable, easily replicable, and perhaps beneficial at other institutions.
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- Ilana G. Margulies
- New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, New York, NY
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- New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, New York, NY
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- NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, New York, NY
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- New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, New York, NY
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- New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, New York, NY
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Patten CA, Lando HA, Desnoyers CA, Barrows Y, Klejka J, Decker PA, Hughes CA, Bock MJ, Boyer R, Resnicow K, Burhansstipanov L. The Healthy Pregnancies Project: Study protocol and baseline characteristics for a cluster-randomized controlled trial of a community intervention to reduce tobacco use among Alaska Native pregnant women. Contemp Clin Trials 2019; 78:116-125. [PMID: 30703523 PMCID: PMC6407629 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2019.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2018] [Revised: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tobacco use prevalence is high among pregnant Alaska Native (AN) women but few interventions have been evaluated for this group. The Healthy Pregnancies Project aims to evaluate a multicomponent intervention for reducing tobacco use during pregnancy and the postpartum period among AN women. This report describes the study protocol and participant baseline characteristics. DESIGN Cluster-randomized controlled trial with village as the unit of assignment. Sixteen villages in rural southwest Alaska were stratified on village size and randomized to a multicomponent intervention (n = 8 villages) or usual care (n = 8 villages). METHODS Pregnant AN women from the study villages were enrolled. All participants receive the usual care provided to pregnant women in this region. Participants from intervention villages additionally receive individual phone counseling on healthy pregnancies plus a social marketing campaign targeting the entire community delivered by local AN "Native Sisters." Baseline measurements for all enrolled pregnant women have been completed. Follow-up assessments are ongoing at delivery, and at 2 and 6 months postpartum. The primary outcome is biochemically verified tobacco use status at 6 months postpartum. RESULTS Recruitment was feasible with 73% of eligible women screened enrolled. The program reached more than half (56%) of AN pregnant women from the study villages during the recruitment period. Participants are N = 352 pregnant AN women, 188 enrolled from intervention villages and 164 from control villages. At baseline, participants' mean (SD) age was 25.8 (5.0) years, they were at 26.8 (9.8) weeks gestation, and 66.5% were current tobacco users. DISCUSSION Processes and products from this project may have relevance to other Native American populations aiming to focus on healthy pregnancies in their communities.
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- Christi A Patten
- Mayo Clinic, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, BioBusiness Bldg 5-26, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- University of Minnesota, 1300 2(nd) St, Ste 200, Minneapolis, MN 55454, USA.
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- Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, 528 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel, AK 99559, USA.
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- Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, 528 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel, AK 99559, USA.
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- Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, 528 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel, AK 99559, USA.
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Health Sciences Research, Harwick 7, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, BioBusiness Bldg 5-26, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, BioBusiness Bldg 5-26, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, 528 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel, AK 99559, USA.
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- University of Michigan, 109 S. Observatory, 3867 SPH1, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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- Native American Cancer Initiatives, Inc., 3022 South Nova Road, Pine, CO 80470, USA.
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Patten CA, Lando H, Resnicow K, Decker PA, Smith CM, Hanza MM, Burhansstipanov L, Scott M. Developing health communication messaging for a social marketing campaign to reduce tobacco use in pregnancy among Alaska Native women. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 11:252-262. [PMID: 31548863 DOI: 10.1080/17538068.2018.1495929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Background Despite the high prevalence of tobacco use during pregnancy among Alaska Native and American Indian (AI/AN) women, few efforts have focused on developing tobacco cessation interventions for this group. This paper describes development of messaging for a social media campaign targeting the entire community to reduce tobacco use in pregnancy (cigarette smoking and smokeless tobacco use including a homemade product known as Iqmik) among AN women, as part of a multi-component intervention. Method The study (clinical trial registration #NCT02083081) used mixed methods with two rounds of assessments to develop and refine culturally relevant message appeals. Round 1 used qualitative focus groups and individual interviews (N=60), and Round 2 used quantitative survey interviews (N=52). Each round purposively sampled adult AN pregnant women, family/friends, and Elders in Western Alaska, and included tobacco users and non-users. Round 1 also assessed reasons for tobacco use in pregnancy. Results Qualitative findings generally converged with quantitative results to indicate that many participants preferred factual, loss-framed, visual concepts on how maternal tobacco use harms the fetus, newborn, and child; in contrast to spiritual or emotional appeals, or gain-framed messaging. Stress was indicated as a major reason for tobacco use in pregnancy and strategies to manage stress along with other health pregnancy targets (e.g., prenatal care) were suggested. Conclusions This preliminary study suggests campaign messages targeting the entire community to reduce tobacco use in pregnancy among rural AN women should include factual messaging for being tobacco-free as well as focus on reducing stress and other healthy pregnancy targets.
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- Christi A Patten
- Mayo Clinic, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, BioBusiness Bldg 5-26, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, ,
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- University of Minnesota, 1300 2 St, Ste 200, Minneapolis, MN 55454, ,
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- University of Michigan, 109 S. Observatory, 3867 SPH1, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, ,
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Health Sciences Research, Harwick 7, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, ,
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Health Sciences Research, Harwick 7, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, ,
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- Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, Gonda Building, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, ,
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- Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation, P.O. Box 528, Bethel, AK 99559-0528, ,
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Corrigan PW, Torres A, Lara JL, Sheehan L, Larson JE. The Healthcare Needs of Latinos with Serious Mental Illness and the Potential of Peer Navigators. ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH 2018; 44:547-557. [PMID: 27236458 PMCID: PMC5997453 DOI: 10.1007/s10488-016-0737-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Latinos with serious mental illness get sick and die much younger than other adults. In this paper, we review findings of a community based participatory research project meant to identify important healthcare needs, barriers to these needs, solutions to the barriers, and the promise of peer navigators as a solution. Findings from focus groups reflected general concerns of people with mental illness (e.g., insurance, engagement, accessibility) and Latinos with serious mental illness (e.g., immigration, language, and family). Feedback and analyses especially focused on the potential of peer navigators. Implications of these findings for integrated care of Latinos with serious mental illness are discussed.
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- Patrick W Corrigan
- Illinois Institute of Technology, 3424 South State St. First Floor, Room 1B9-2, Chicago, IL, 60616, USA
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- Illinois Institute of Technology, 3424 South State St. First Floor, Room 1B9-2, Chicago, IL, 60616, USA
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- Illinois Institute of Technology, 3424 South State St. First Floor, Room 1B9-2, Chicago, IL, 60616, USA.
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- Illinois Institute of Technology, 3424 South State St. First Floor, Room 1B9-2, Chicago, IL, 60616, USA
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- Illinois Institute of Technology, 3424 South State St. First Floor, Room 1B9-2, Chicago, IL, 60616, USA
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Riogi B, Wasike R, Saidi H. Effect of a breast navigation programme in a teaching hospital in Africa. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.4102/sajo.v1i0.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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<strong>Background:</strong> Breast cancer screening programmes have been developed in few developing countries to aid curb the increasing burden. However, breast cancer is still being detected in late stage, attributed to barriers in health care. Patient navigation programmes have been implemented in developed countries to help patients overcome these barriers, and they have been associated with early detection and timely diagnosis. Despite the consistent positive effects of breast navigation programmes, there are no studies conducted to show its effect in Africa where the needs are enormous.<br /><strong>Aim:</strong> To evaluate the effect of patient navigation programme on patient return after an abnormal clinical breast cancer screening examination finding at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi(AKUH-N).<br /><strong>Setting:</strong> Women presenting for breast screening.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> This was a before-and-after study conducted on 76 patients before and after the implementation of the navigation programme. They were followed up for 30 days. Measures included proportion of patient return and time to return.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> The proportion of return of patients in the navigated and non-navigated group was 57.9% and 23.7%, respectively (odds ratio [OR]: 4.43 [95% confidence interval, CI: 1.54– 12.78]; <em>p</em> = 0.0026).The proportion of timely return in the navigated group was 90.1% and 77.8% for the non-navigated group (OR: 2.85 [95% CI: 0.34–24.30], <em>p</em> = 0.34). The mean time to return in the non-navigated and navigated group was 7.33 days and 8.33 days, respectively (<em>p</em> = 0.67).<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> There was an increase in the proportion of patients who returned for follow-up following abnormal clinical breast examination finding after implementation of the breast navigation programme at AKUH-N.
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LaRosa KN, Stern M, Bleck J, Lynn C, Hudson J, Reed DR, Quinn GP, Donovan KA. Adolescent and Young Adult Patients with Cancer: Perceptions of Care. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2017; 6:512-518. [PMID: 28537818 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2017.0012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescent and young adults with cancer (AYACs) face unique medical, psychosocial, and supportive care needs. The purpose of this study was to identify AYACs perceptions and expectations of cancer care services on and off treatment. METHODS Semistructured interviews were conducted with 23 AYACs aged 19-38 years (13 on and 10 off treatment), who were receiving care at a comprehensive cancer center. Verbatim transcripts were created from audiotaped interviews and hand coded using inductive content analysis methodology. RESULTS Perceptions of optimal care were reported by AYACs through two main themes as follows: perceived barriers and facilitators during treatment. Within each main theme were three subthemes, including perceived facilitators reported as the provision of social support, the website and patient portal, and the educational information provided by the cancer center. Younger female AYACs (age 19-31) on active treatment reported perceived barriers to optimal care related to the management of physical and mental health symptoms, while older patients (age 32 and up) on active treatment endorsed a fear of cancer returning. The third perceived barrier equally endorsed by patients both on and off treatment and across age ranges included limited assistance with financial issues. CONCLUSIONS AYACs reported perceived barriers and facilitators to optimal care. Implications for these findings are discussed in the context of the importance of adding a patient navigator to the AYACs care team.
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- Kayla N LaRosa
- 1 Department of Educational and Psychology Studies, University of South Florida , Tampa, Florida
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- 2 Department of Child and Family Studies, University of South Florida , Tampa, Florida.,3 Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Moffitt Cancer Center , Tampa, Florida.,4 Adolescent and Young Adult Program, Moffitt Cancer Center , Tampa, Florida
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- 2 Department of Child and Family Studies, University of South Florida , Tampa, Florida
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- 1 Department of Educational and Psychology Studies, University of South Florida , Tampa, Florida
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- 3 Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Moffitt Cancer Center , Tampa, Florida
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- 4 Adolescent and Young Adult Program, Moffitt Cancer Center , Tampa, Florida.,5 Sarcoma Program, Moffitt Cancer Center , Tampa, Florida
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- 3 Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Moffitt Cancer Center , Tampa, Florida.,4 Adolescent and Young Adult Program, Moffitt Cancer Center , Tampa, Florida.,6 Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida , Tampa, Florida
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- 3 Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Moffitt Cancer Center , Tampa, Florida.,4 Adolescent and Young Adult Program, Moffitt Cancer Center , Tampa, Florida.,6 Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida , Tampa, Florida
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Roland KB, Milliken EL, Rohan EA, DeGroff A, White S, Melillo S, Rorie WE, Signes CAC, Young PA. Use of Community Health Workers and Patient Navigators to Improve Cancer Outcomes Among Patients Served by Federally Qualified Health Centers: A Systematic Literature Review. Health Equity 2017; 1:61-76. [PMID: 28905047 PMCID: PMC5586005 DOI: 10.1089/heq.2017.0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Introduction: In the United States, disparities in cancer screening, morbidity, and mortality are well documented, and often are related to race/ethnicity and socioeconomic indicators including income, education, and healthcare access. Public health approaches that address social determinants of health have the greatest potential public health benefit, and can positively impact health disparities. As public health interventions, community health workers (CHWs), and patient navigators (PNs) work to address disparities and improve cancer outcomes through education, connecting patients to and navigating them through the healthcare system, supporting patient adherence to screening and diagnostic services, and providing social support and linkages to financial and community resources. Clinical settings, such as federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) are mandated to provide care to medically underserved communities, and thus are also valuable in the effort to address health disparities. We conducted a systematic literature review to identify studies of cancer-related CHW/PN interventions in FQHCs, and to describe the components and characteristics of those interventions in order to guide future intervention development and evaluation. Method: We searched five databases for peer-reviewed CHW/PN intervention studies conducted in partnership with FQHCs with a focus on cancer, carried out in the United States, and published in English between January 1990 and December 2013. Results: We identified 24 articles, all reporting positive outcomes of CHW/PNs interventions in FQHCs. CHW/PN interventions most commonly promoted breast, cervical, or colorectal cancer screening and/or referral for diagnostic resolution. Studies were supported largely through federal funding. Partnerships with academic institutions and community-based organizations provided support and helped develop capacity among FQHC clinic leadership and community members. Discussion: Both the FQHC system and CHW/PNs were borne from the need to address persistent, complex health disparities among medically underserved communities. Our findings support the effectiveness of CHW/PN programs to improve completion and timeliness of breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening in FQHCs, and highlight intervention components useful to design and sustainability.
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- Katherine B Roland
- Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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Gould GS, Patten C, Glover M, Kira A, Jayasinghe H. Smoking in Pregnancy Among Indigenous Women in High-Income Countries: A Narrative Review. Nicotine Tob Res 2017; 19:506-517. [PMID: 28403465 PMCID: PMC5896479 DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntw288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2016] [Accepted: 02/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Pregnant women in socioeconomically disadvantaged circumstances, such as Indigenous women, have a high prevalence of smoking. Tobacco smoking is the most significant reversible risk factor for the health of Indigenous pregnant women and their babies. METHODS As researchers working in this specialized area, we conducted a narrative review of the literature on smoking among Indigenous pregnant women in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. We summarize prevalence and factors influencing tobacco use, interventions, and evidence gaps for tobacco control and smoking cessation. Recommendations are made for future interventions, policy changes, and much-needed research. RESULTS Common themes emerging across the four countries reveal opportunities for cross-cultural collaborative studies and trials. These include the social-normative use of tobacco as barriers to quitting in pregnancy and the need for evaluations of interventions at the family and community level. Socioeconomic disparities underscore the importance of enhancing the implementation and reach of strategies to prevent and reduce prenatal tobacco smoking among Indigenous women. Elders and community health care providers as role models for nontobacco use could be explored. Qualitative work is needed to understand the barriers and opportunities, such as cultural strengths supporting quitting tobacco to develop more effective approaches. CONCLUSIONS Although a high-priority group, there remains a dearth of research on Indigenous women's smoking in pregnancy. Studies have assessed knowledge and attitudes to smoking in pregnancy, and small feasibility studies and a few empirical trials have been conducted. Recommendations for promising culturally appropriate cessation interventions have been made. Larger trials are warranted. IMPLICATIONS Strategies to support quitting among pregnant Indigenous women need to be multifactorial and take account of the social determinants of smoking including historical antecedents, community norms, cultural strengths, and recognition of individual and community needs. Cross-country research collaborations have the potential to leverage funding, share expertise, and strengthen approaches to tackle an important and poorly attended health disparity that has a profound impact on the entire life course for Indigenous peoples.
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- Gillian S Gould
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- School of Public Health, College of Health, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Independent Researcher, Manawatu, New Zealand
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- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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OBJECTIVE To review the history, current status, and future trends related to breast cancer screening. DATA SOURCES Peer-reviewed articles, web sites, and textbooks. CONCLUSION Breast cancer remains a complex, heterogeneous disease. Serial screening with mammography is the most effective method to detect early stage disease and decrease mortality. Although politics and economics may inhibit organized mammography screening programs in many countries, the judicious use of proficient clinical and self-breast examination can also identify small tumors leading to reduced morbidity. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Oncology nurses have exciting opportunities to lead, facilitate, and advocate for delivery of high-quality screening services targeting individuals and communities. A practical approach is needed to translate the complexities and controversies surrounding breast cancer screening into improved care outcomes.
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Corrigan PW, Kraus DJ, Pickett SA, Schmidt A, Stellon E, Hantke E, Lara JL. Using Peer Navigators to Address the Integrated Health Care Needs of Homeless African Americans With Serious Mental Illness. Psychiatr Serv 2017; 68:264-270. [PMID: 28093056 PMCID: PMC5371353 DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201600134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The study examined the impact of a peer navigator program (PNP) developed by a community-based participatory research team and used with a group of African Americans with serious mental illness who were homeless. METHODS Sixty-seven research participants were randomly assigned to receive PNP or treatment as usual (control) for one year. Data on general health and mental health, recovery, and quality of life were collected at baseline and at four, eight, and 12 months. RESULTS Findings from group × trial analyses of variance of omnibus measures of the four constructs showed significant impact over the year for participants in PNP compared with those in the control group, with analyses showing small to moderate effect sizes: general health status (η2=.24), psychological experience of physical health (η2=.42), recovery (η2=.36), and quality of life (η2=.14). These differences emerged even though both groups showed significant reductions in homelessness and increases in insurance coverage. CONCLUSIONS Implications for improving in-the-field health care for this population are discussed. Whether these results occurred because navigators were peers per se needs to be examined in future research.
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- Patrick W Corrigan
- Dr. Corrigan, Ms. Kraus, Ms. Schmidt, and Ms. Lara are with the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. Dr. Pickett is with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., Chicago. Mr. Stellon and Mr. Hantke are with Heartland Health Outreach, Chicago
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- Dr. Corrigan, Ms. Kraus, Ms. Schmidt, and Ms. Lara are with the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. Dr. Pickett is with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., Chicago. Mr. Stellon and Mr. Hantke are with Heartland Health Outreach, Chicago
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- Dr. Corrigan, Ms. Kraus, Ms. Schmidt, and Ms. Lara are with the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. Dr. Pickett is with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., Chicago. Mr. Stellon and Mr. Hantke are with Heartland Health Outreach, Chicago
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- Dr. Corrigan, Ms. Kraus, Ms. Schmidt, and Ms. Lara are with the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. Dr. Pickett is with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., Chicago. Mr. Stellon and Mr. Hantke are with Heartland Health Outreach, Chicago
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- Dr. Corrigan, Ms. Kraus, Ms. Schmidt, and Ms. Lara are with the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. Dr. Pickett is with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., Chicago. Mr. Stellon and Mr. Hantke are with Heartland Health Outreach, Chicago
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- Dr. Corrigan, Ms. Kraus, Ms. Schmidt, and Ms. Lara are with the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. Dr. Pickett is with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., Chicago. Mr. Stellon and Mr. Hantke are with Heartland Health Outreach, Chicago
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- Dr. Corrigan, Ms. Kraus, Ms. Schmidt, and Ms. Lara are with the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. Dr. Pickett is with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., Chicago. Mr. Stellon and Mr. Hantke are with Heartland Health Outreach, Chicago
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Martin DN, Lam TK, Brignole K, Ashing KT, Blot WJ, Burhansstipanov L, Chen JT, Dignan M, Gomez SL, Martinez ME, Matthews A, Palmer JR, Perez-Stable EJ, Schootman M, Vilchis H, Vu A, Srinivasan S. Recommendations for Cancer Epidemiologic Research in Understudied Populations and Implications for Future Needs. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2017; 25:573-80. [PMID: 27196089 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-15-1297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2015] [Accepted: 02/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Medically underserved populations in the United States continue to experience higher cancer burdens of incidence, mortality, and other cancer-related outcomes. It is imperative to understand how health inequities experienced by diverse population groups may contribute to our increasing unequal cancer burdens and disparate outcomes. The National Cancer Institute convened a diverse group of scientists to discuss research challenges and opportunities for cancer epidemiology in medically underserved and understudied populations. This report summarizes salient issues and discusses five recommendations from the group, including the next steps required to better examine and address cancer burden in the United States among our rapidly increasing diverse and understudied populations. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev; 25(4); 573-80. ©2016 AACR SEE ALL ARTICLES IN THIS CEBP FOCUS SECTION, "MULTILEVEL APPROACHES TO ADDRESSING CANCER HEALTH DISPARITIES".
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- Damali N Martin
- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland.
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- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Center for Community Alliance for Research and Education, City of Hope Cancer Center, Duarte, California
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- Division of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee. International Epidemiology Institute, Rockville, Maryland
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- Native American Cancer Research Corporation, Denver, Colorado. Native American Cancer Initiatives, Incorporated, Colorado
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, California. Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford, California
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- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- School of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Slone Epidemiology Center, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine/Burrell Institute for Health Policy & Research, Las Cruces, New Mexico
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland
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Paskett ED. The New Vital Sign: Where Do You Live? Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2017; 25:581-2. [PMID: 27196090 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-16-0146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2016] [Accepted: 02/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Electra D Paskett
- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio.
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Schwartz RP, Kelly SM, Mitchell SG, Dunlap L, Zarkin GA, Sharma A, O'Grady KE, Jaffe JH. Interim methadone and patient navigation in jail: Rationale and design of a randomized clinical trial. Contemp Clin Trials 2016; 49:21-8. [PMID: 27282117 PMCID: PMC4969178 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2016.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2016] [Revised: 05/31/2016] [Accepted: 06/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Methadone maintenance is an effective treatment for opioid dependence but is rarely initiated in US jails. Patient navigation is a promising approach to improve continuity of care but has not been tested in bridging the gap between jail- and community-based drug treatment programs. METHODS This is an open-label randomized clinical trial among 300 adult opioid dependent newly-arrested detainees that will compare three treatment conditions: methadone maintenance without routine counseling (termed Interim Methadone; IM) initiated in jail v. IM and patient navigation v. enhanced treatment-as-usual. The two primary outcomes will be: (1) the rate of entry into treatment for opioid use disorder within 30days from release and (2) frequency of opioid positive urine tests over the 12-month follow-up period. An economic analysis will examine the costs, cost-effectiveness, and cost-benefit ratio of the study interventions. RESULTS We describe the background and rationale for the study, its aims, hypotheses, and study design. CONCLUSIONS Given the large number of opioid dependent detainees in the US and elsewhere, initiating IM at the time of incarceration could be a significant public health and clinical approach to reducing relapse, recidivism, HIV-risk behavior, and criminal behavior. An economic analysis will be conducted to assist policy makers in determining the utility of adopting this approach. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02334215.
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- RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD, USA
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- Friends Research Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA; Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Krok-Schoen JL, Oliveri JM, Paskett ED. Cancer Care Delivery and Women's Health: The Role of Patient Navigation. Front Oncol 2016; 6:2. [PMID: 26858934 PMCID: PMC4729879 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2016.00002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2015] [Accepted: 01/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background Patient navigation (PN) is a patient-centered health-care service delivery model that assists individuals, particularly the medically underserved, in overcoming barriers (e.g., personal, logistical, and system) to care across the cancer care continuum. In 2012, the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) announced that health-care facilities seeking CoC-accreditation must have PN processes in place starting January 1, 2015. The CoC mandate, in light of the recent findings from centers within the Patient Navigation Research Program and the influx of PN interventions, warrants the present literature review. Methods PubMed and Medline were searched for studies published from January 2010 to October 2015, particularly those recent articles within the past 2 years, addressing PN for breast and gynecological cancers, and written in English. Search terms included patient navigation, navigation, navigator, cancer screening, clinical trials, cancer patient, cancer survivor, breast cancer, gynecological cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer, and vulvar cancer. Results Consistent with prior reviews, PN was shown to be effective in helping women who receive cancer screenings, receive more timely diagnostic resolution after a breast and cervical cancer screening abnormality, initiate treatment sooner, receive proper treatment, and improve quality of life after cancer diagnosis. However, several limitations were observed. The majority of PN interventions focused on cancer screening and diagnostic resolution for breast cancer. As observed in prior reviews, methodological rigor (e.g., randomized controlled trial design) was lacking. Conclusion Future research opportunities include testing PN interventions in the post-treatment settings and among gynecological cancer patient populations, age-related barriers to effective PN, and collaborative efforts between community health workers and patient navigators as care goes across segments of the cancer control continuum. As PN programs continue to develop and become a standard of care, further research will be required to determine the effectiveness of cancer PN across the cancer care continuum, and in different patient populations.
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University , Columbus, OH , USA
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; Division of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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Ustjanauskas AE, Bredice M, Nuhaily S, Kath L, Wells KJ. Training in Patient Navigation: A Review of the Research Literature. Health Promot Pract 2015; 17:373-81. [PMID: 26656600 DOI: 10.1177/1524839915616362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Despite the proliferation of patient navigation programs designed to increase timely receipt of health care, little is known about the content and delivery of patient navigation training, or best practices in this arena. The current study begins to address these gaps in understanding, as it is the first study to comprehensively review descriptions of patient navigation training in the peer-reviewed research literature. Seventy-five patient navigation efficacy studies published since 1995, identified through PubMed and by the authors, were included in this narrative review. Fifty-nine of the included studies (79%) mentioned patient navigation training, and 55 of these studies additionally provided a description of training. Most studies did not thoroughly document patient navigation training practices. Additionally, several topics integral to the role of patient navigators, as well as components of training central to successful adult learning, were not commonly described in the research literature. Descriptions of training also varied widely across studies in terms of duration, location, format, learning strategies employed, occupation of trainer, and content. These findings demonstrate the need for established standards of navigator training as well as for future research on the optimal delivery and content of patient navigation training.
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- Amy E Ustjanauskas
- University of California, San Diego Moores Cancer Center, San Diego, CA, USA San Diego State University/University of California, San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, San Diego, CA, USA
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- San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA
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- University of California, San Diego Moores Cancer Center, San Diego, CA, USA San Diego State University/University of California, San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, San Diego, CA, USA San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA
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Anderson LM, Adeney KL, Shinn C, Safranek S, Buckner‐Brown J, Krause LK. Community coalition-driven interventions to reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic minority populations. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015; 2015:CD009905. [PMID: 26075988 PMCID: PMC10656573 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009905.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Racial and ethnic disparities in health status are pervasive at all stages of the life cycle. One approach to reducing health disparities involves mobilizing community coalitions that include representatives of target populations to plan and implement interventions for community level change. A systematic examination of coalition-led interventions is needed to inform decision making about the use of community coalition models. OBJECTIVES To assess effects of community coalition-driven interventions in improving health status or reducing health disparities among racial and ethnic minority populations. SEARCH METHODS We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PsycINFO, Social Science Citation Index, Dissertation Abstracts, System for Information on Grey Literature in Europe (SIGLE) (from January 1990 through September 30, 2013), and Global Health Library (from January 1990 through March 31, 2014). SELECTION CRITERIA Cluster-randomized controlled trials, randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs, controlled before-after studies, interrupted time series studies, and prospective controlled cohort studies. Only studies of community coalitions with at least one racial or ethnic minority group representing the target population and at least two community public or private organizations are included. Major outcomes of interest are direct measures of health status, as well as lifestyle factors when evidence indicates that these have an effect on the direct measures performed. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently extracted data and assessed risk of bias for each study. MAIN RESULTS Fifty-eight community coalition-driven intervention studies were included. No study was considered to be at low risk of bias. Behavioral change outcomes and health status change outcomes were analyzed separately. Outcomes are grouped by intervention type. Pooled effects across intervention types are not presented because the diverse community coalition-led intervention studies did not examine the same constructs or relationships, and they used dissimilar methodological designs. Broad-scale community system level change strategies led to little or no difference in measures of health behavior or health status (very low-certainty evidence). Broad health and social care system level strategies leds to small beneficial changes in measures of health behavior or health status in large samples of community residents (very low-certainty evidence). Lay community health outreach worker interventions led to beneficial changes in health behavior measures of moderate magnitude in large samples of community residents (very low-certainty evidence). Lay community health outreach worker interventions may lead to beneficial changes in health status measures in large samples of community residents; however, results were not consistent across studies (low-certainty evidence). Group-based health education led by professional staff resulted in moderate improvement in measures of health behavior (very low-certainty evidence) or health status (low-certainty evidence). Adverse outcomes of community coalition-led interventions were not reported. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Coalition-led interventions are characterized by connection of multi-sectoral networks of health and human service providers with ethnic and racial minority communities. These interventions benefit a diverse range of individual health outcomes and behaviors, as well as health and social care delivery systems. Evidence in this review shows that interventions led by community coalitions may connect health and human service providers with ethnic and racial minority communities in ways that benefit individual health outcomes and behaviors, as well as care delivery systems. However, because information on characteristics of the coalitions themselves is insufficient, evidence does not provide an explanation for the underlying mechanisms of beneficial effects. Thus, a definitive answer as to whether a coalition-led intervention adds extra value to the types of community engagement intervention strategies described in this review remains unattainable.
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- Laurie M Anderson
- University of WashingtonDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public HealthP.O. Box 357236SeattleWAUSA98195‐7236
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- Washington State Institute for Public PolicyEpidemiology and Public Health110 Fifth Avenue SE, Suite 214SeattleWAUSA98504
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- New Hampshire Department of Health and Human ServicesNew Hampshire Division of Public Health ServicesConcordNew HampshireUSA03301‐3852
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- University of WashingtonHealth Sciences Library1959 NE Pacific StreetSeattleWAUSA98195‐7155
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- Centers for Disease Control and PreventionNational Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Community Health, Research Surveillance & Evaluation Branch4770 Buford Hwy NE, Mailstop K81AtlantaGeorgiaUSA30341
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- Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationEpidemiology and Surveillance DivisionSeattleWAUSA
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Eschiti V, Lauderdale J, Burhansstipanov L, Weryackwe-Sanford S, Weryackwe L, Flores Y. Developing cancer-related educational content and goals tailored to the Comanche Nation. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2014; 18:E26-31. [PMID: 24675267 DOI: 10.1188/14.cjon.e26-e31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Cancer-related educational content and goals should be modified to the needs of Native Americans to ensure adherence to healthy lifestyles. The current article describes the development of cancer-related educational modules that include creating behavioral goals specific to the people of the Comanche Nation. A community-based participatory research approach was used to conduct focus groups in the Comanche Nation and obtain feedback related to cancer-related educational modules and behavioral goals. Content analysis, verbatim transcriptions, field notes, and observations were used to analyze data and create five major themes. Comanche people need cancer educational modules and goals tailored to their culture to become engaged and maintain interest, thereby improving the likelihood of increasing cancer-related knowledge. Oncology nurses should respect guidance provided by Comanche community members to adapt cancer-related education materials and processes, as well as goal development, to address cultural concepts. When Comanche community members become knowledgeable and work toward healthy behavioral change, cancer health disparities may decrease.
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- Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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Krebs LU, Burhansstipanov L, Watanabe-Galloway S, Pingatore NL, Petereit DG, Isham D. Navigation as an intervention to eliminate disparities in American Indian communities. Semin Oncol Nurs 2014; 29:118-27. [PMID: 23651681 DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2013.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To identify the role of patient navigation in decreasing health care disparities through an exemplar of a successful patient navigation program for American Indian populations living in the Northern and Southern Plains of the United States. DATA SOURCES Published literature and data from the Native Navigators and the Cancer Continuum study. CONCLUSION Native Patient Navigators successfully collaborated with local American Indian organizations to provide cancer education through a series of 24-hour workshops. These workshops increased community knowledge about cancer, influenced cancer screening behaviors, and increased the visibility and availability of the navigators to provide navigation services. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Reaching those with health care disparities requires multiple strategies. Collaborating with patient navigators who are embedded within and trusted by their communities helps to bridge the gap between patients and providers, increases adherence to care recommendations, and improves quality of life and survival.
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- Linda U Krebs
- University of Colorado, College of Nursing, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
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Corrigan PW, Pickett S, Batia K, Michaels PJ. Peer navigators and integrated care to address ethnic health disparities of people with serious mental illness. SOCIAL WORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH 2014; 29:581-93. [PMID: 25144699 PMCID: PMC5371355 DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2014.893854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2013] [Accepted: 02/10/2014] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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People of color with serious mental illnesses experience high rates of morbidity and mortality. Patient navigators, developed for cancer care, may help this group benefit from integrated care. This review examined patient navigators' key ingredients for cancer care for relevance to patients of color for application of peer services to psychiatric goals. Among cancer patients, navigators lead to greater treatment engagement and improved health outcomes for ethnic minority groups. Research also suggests peers can improve integrated care by providing effective psychiatric services to individuals with mental illness. Ongoing research examines peer navigators' impact on integrated care for patients of color.
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- Patrick W Corrigan
- a Lewis College of Human Sciences, Illinois Institute of Technology , Chicago , Illinois , USA
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Molina Y, Thompson B, Espinoza N, Ceballos R. Breast cancer interventions serving US-based Latinas: current approaches and directions. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 9:335-48; quiz 349-50. [PMID: 23826775 DOI: 10.2217/whe.13.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Despite efforts to reduce morbidity and mortality in breast cancer, Latinas continue to have lower 5-year survival rates than their non-Latina white counterparts. All along the cancer continuum from screening to follow-up of abnormal screening to diagnosis and treatment to survivorship, Latinas fare poorer than non-Latina whites. To close this gap, a number of research projects across the continuum have attempted to improve breast cancer outcomes. In this review, we examine studies that have been carried out in breast cancer along the cancer continuum. We focus not only on randomized, controlled trials, but also on quasi-experimental, and pre- and post-test studies that provided interventions for positive breast cancer outcomes. We examine not only the intervention outcomes, but also the type of intervention targets and type of intervention implementation. In future breast cancer research among Latinas, more emphasis should be placed on the steps in detection and treatment that occur after screening.
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- Yamile Molina
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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Sarfaty M, Doroshenk M, Hotz J, Brooks D, Hayashi S, Davis TC, Joseph D, Stevens D, Weaver DL, Potter MB, Wender R. Strategies for expanding colorectal cancer screening at community health centers. CA Cancer J Clin 2013; 63:221-31. [PMID: 23818334 DOI: 10.3322/caac.21191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Community health centers are uniquely positioned to address disparities in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening as they have addressed other disparities. In 2012, the federal Health Resources and Services Administration, which is the funding agency for the health center program, added a requirement that health centers report CRC screening rates as a standard performance measure. These annually reported, publically available data are a major strategic opportunity to improve screening rates for CRC. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act enacted provisions to expand the capacity of the federal health center program. The recent report of the Institute of Medicine on integrating public health and primary care included an entire section devoted to CRC screening as a target for joint work. These developments make this the ideal time to integrate lifesaving CRC screening into the preventive care already offered by health centers. This article offers 5 strategies that address the challenges health centers face in increasing CRC screening rates. The first 2 strategies focus on improving the processes of primary care. The third emphasizes working productively with other medical providers and institutions. The fourth strategy is about aligning leadership. The final strategy is focused on using tools that have been derived from models that work.
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- Mona Sarfaty
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
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Basu M, Linebarger J, Gabram SGA, Patterson SG, Amin M, Ward KC. The effect of nurse navigation on timeliness of breast cancer care at an academic comprehensive cancer center. Cancer 2013; 119:2524-31. [DOI: 10.1002/cncr.28024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2012] [Revised: 12/25/2012] [Accepted: 01/31/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Mohua Basu
- Department of Epidemiology; Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University; Atlanta Georgia
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- Gundersen Health System and Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care; La Crosse Wisconsin
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- Department of Epidemiology; Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University; Atlanta Georgia
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Allison AL, Ishihara-Wong DDM, Domingo JB, Nishioka J, Wilburn A, Tsark JU, Braun KL. Helping cancer patients across the care continuum: the navigation program at the Queen's Medical Center. HAWAI'I JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & PUBLIC HEALTH : A JOURNAL OF ASIA PACIFIC MEDICINE & PUBLIC HEALTH 2013; 72:116-121. [PMID: 23795311 PMCID: PMC3689506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Research suggests that cancer patient navigation improves care, but few reports describe the variety of patients managed by a hospital-based navigation program. Differences in navigated patients by the intensity (low, medium, or high) of navigation services they received were examined. The 835 clients seen by the navigators in a hospital-based cancer center were first stratified by quarter and by four ethnic groups. Randomized selection from each group assured there would be equal representation for analysis of Hawaiians, Filipinos, Japanese, and Whites and even numbers over all time intervals. Five professionals extracted data from these case records on demographics, type/stage of cancer, diagnosis and treatment dates, barriers, and navigator actions. Clients had breast (30.0%), lung (15.8%), esophageal (6.7%), colon (5.8%), ovarian (4.2%), prostate (3.3%), and other cancers (34.2%). The median number of actions taken on behalf of a client was 4 (range 1-83), and the median number of days a case was open was 14 (range 1-216). High intensity cases (those receiving more assistance over longer periods of time) were more likely than low-intensity cases to need help with education and reassurance, transportation, care coordination, and covering costs. Although there were no demographic differences across intensity groups, Neighbor Island patients from Hawai'i, Maui, Moloka'i, Lana'i and Kaua'i were more likely to need help with arranging travel, care coordination, and costs associated with getting treatment (all at P=.05), and patients on public insurance were more likely to have stage 4 cancer (P=.001) and to need help with costs (P=.006). Findings suggest that this hospital-based navigation program is filling a real need of patients across the cancer care continuum. A triage protocol and an integrated data capture system could help improve the targeting and documentation of cancer patient navigation services.
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Wells KJ, Lee JH, Calcano ER, Meade CD, Rivera M, Fulp WJ, Roetzheim RG. A cluster randomized trial evaluating the efficacy of patient navigation in improving quality of diagnostic care for patients with breast or colorectal cancer abnormalities. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2012. [PMID: 23045541 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-12-0448.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study examines efficacy of a lay patient navigation (PN) program aimed to reduce time between a cancer abnormality and definitive diagnosis among racially/ethnically diverse and medically underserved populations of Tampa Bay, Florida. METHODS Using a cluster randomized design, the study consisted of 11 clinics (six navigated; five control). Patients were navigated from time of a breast or colorectal abnormality to diagnostic resolution, and to completion of cancer treatment. Using a generalized mixed-effects model to assess intervention effects, we examined: (i) length of time between abnormality and definitive diagnosis, and (ii) receipt of definitive diagnosis within the 6-month minimum follow-up period. RESULTS A total of 1,267 patients participated (588 navigated; 679 control). We also included data from an additional 309 chart abstractions (139 navigated arm; 170 control arm) that assessed outcomes at baseline. PN did not have a significant effect on time to diagnostic resolution in multivariable analysis that adjusted for race-ethnicity, language, insurance status, marital status, and cancer site (P = 0.16). Although more navigated patients achieved diagnostic resolution by 180 days, results were not statistically significant (74.5% navigated vs. 68.5% control, P = 0.07). CONCLUSIONS PN did not impact the overall time to completion of diagnostic care or the number of patients who reached diagnostic resolution of a cancer abnormality. Further evaluation of PN programs applied to other patient populations across the cancer continuum is necessary to gain a better perspective on its effectiveness. IMPACT PN programs may not impact timely resolution of an abnormality suspicious of breast or colorectal cancer.
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- Kristen J Wells
- University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 27, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
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Braun KL, Kagawa-Singer M, Holden AEC, Burhansstipanov L, Tran JH, Seals BF, Corbie-Smith G, Tsark JU, Harjo L, Foo MA, Ramirez AG. Cancer patient navigator tasks across the cancer care continuum. J Health Care Poor Underserved 2012; 23:398-413. [PMID: 22423178 DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2012.0029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Cancer patient navigation (PN) programs have been shown to increase access to and utilization of cancer care for poor and underserved individuals. Despite mounting evidence of its value, cancer patient navigation is not universally understood or provided. We describe five PN programs and the range of tasks their navigators provide across the cancer care continuum (education and outreach, screening, diagnosis and staging, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life). Tasks are organized by their potential to make cancer services understandable, available, accessible, affordable, appropriate, and accountable. Although navigators perform similar tasks across the five programs, their specific approaches reflect differences in community culture, context, program setting, and funding. Task lists can inform the development of programs, job descriptions, training, and evaluation. They also may be useful in the move to certify navigators and establish mechanisms for reimbursement for navigation services.
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- Kathryn L Braun
- Public Health, University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA.
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Wells KJ, Lee JH, Calcano ER, Meade CD, Rivera M, Fulp WJ, Roetzheim RG. A cluster randomized trial evaluating the efficacy of patient navigation in improving quality of diagnostic care for patients with breast or colorectal cancer abnormalities. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2012; 21:1664-72. [PMID: 23045541 PMCID: PMC3511588 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-12-0448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study examines efficacy of a lay patient navigation (PN) program aimed to reduce time between a cancer abnormality and definitive diagnosis among racially/ethnically diverse and medically underserved populations of Tampa Bay, Florida. METHODS Using a cluster randomized design, the study consisted of 11 clinics (six navigated; five control). Patients were navigated from time of a breast or colorectal abnormality to diagnostic resolution, and to completion of cancer treatment. Using a generalized mixed-effects model to assess intervention effects, we examined: (i) length of time between abnormality and definitive diagnosis, and (ii) receipt of definitive diagnosis within the 6-month minimum follow-up period. RESULTS A total of 1,267 patients participated (588 navigated; 679 control). We also included data from an additional 309 chart abstractions (139 navigated arm; 170 control arm) that assessed outcomes at baseline. PN did not have a significant effect on time to diagnostic resolution in multivariable analysis that adjusted for race-ethnicity, language, insurance status, marital status, and cancer site (P = 0.16). Although more navigated patients achieved diagnostic resolution by 180 days, results were not statistically significant (74.5% navigated vs. 68.5% control, P = 0.07). CONCLUSIONS PN did not impact the overall time to completion of diagnostic care or the number of patients who reached diagnostic resolution of a cancer abnormality. Further evaluation of PN programs applied to other patient populations across the cancer continuum is necessary to gain a better perspective on its effectiveness. IMPACT PN programs may not impact timely resolution of an abnormality suspicious of breast or colorectal cancer.
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- Kristen J Wells
- University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 27, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
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Michalek AM, Wicher CP. Ethics corner--inequality and injustice for some. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2012; 27:199-201. [PMID: 22307235 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-012-0339-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Eschiti V, Burhansstipanov L, Watanabe-Galloway S. Native cancer navigation: the state of the science. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2012; 16:73-82, 89. [PMID: 22297010 DOI: 10.1188/12.cjon.73-82] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The purpose of this literature review is to determine the current state of the science for the effectiveness of patient navigation on improving outcomes of cancer care across the continuum among Native Americans. The research will help healthcare professionals ascertain potential evidence-based practice guidelines and gaps in knowledge, which may provide direction for future research. Data synthesis included the use of Native navigation for cancer care, which has been demonstrated in limited, nonrandomized studies to improve cancer knowledge, access to care, and quality of life for Native Americans. Those studies had limitations, including small sample size, self-report of outcome measures, and lack of randomization. Evidence is insufficient to conclude that the use of Native navigation is superior to usual cancer care for Native American patients. Oncology nurses have a role in training personnel to serve as cancer navigators. Nurses need to be supportive of culturally appropriate navigation programs and know about services provided by navigators. In addition, nurse educators need to encourage Native Americans in their communities to consider choosing nursing as a profession. If an oncology nurse has an interest in research, opportunities exist to assist with or conduct research projects regarding Native cancer navigation. A particular need exists for addressing the gaps in research identified in this article.
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- Valerie Eschiti
- College of Nursing, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, USA.
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of incorporating chronic disease navigation using lay health care workers trained in motivational interviewing (MI) into an existing mammography navigation program. Primary-care patient navigators implemented MI-based telephone conversations around mammography, smoking, depression, and obesity. We conducted a small-scale demonstration, using mixed methods to assess patient outcomes and provider satisfaction. One hundred nine patients participated. Ninety-four percent scheduled and 73% completed a mammography appointment. Seventy-one percent agreed to schedule a primary care appointment and 54% completed that appointment. Patients and providers responded positively. Incorporating telephone-based chronic disease navigation supported by MI into existing disease-specific navigation is efficacious and acceptable to those enrolled.
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Burhansstipanov L, Clark RE, Watanabe-Galloway S, Petereit DG, Eschiti V, Krebs LU, Pingatore NL. Online evaluation programs: benefits and limitations. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2012; 27:S24-S31. [PMID: 22447646 PMCID: PMC3544411 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-012-0320-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Patient navigation programs are increasing throughout the USA, yet some evaluation measures are too vague to determine what and how navigation functions. Through collaborative efforts an online evaluation program was developed. The goal of this evaluation program is to make data entry accurate, simple, and efficient. This comprehensive program includes major components on staff, mentoring, committees, partnerships, grants/studies, products, dissemination, patient navigation, and reports. Pull down menus, radio buttons, and check boxes are incorporated whenever possible. Although the program has limitations, the benefits of having access to current, up-to-date program data 24/7 are worth overcoming the challenges. Of major benefit is the ability of the staff to tailor summary reports to provide anonymous feedback in a timely manner to community partners and participants. The tailored data are useful for the partners to generate summaries for inclusion in new grant applications.
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- Linda Burhansstipanov
- Native American Cancer Research Corporation (NACR), 3022 South Nova Road, Pine, CO 80470-7830, USA,
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- Native American Cancer Research Corporation (NACR), 3022 South Nova Road, Pine, CO 80470-7830, USA,
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- Epidemiology Department, College of Public Health, 984395 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-4395, USA,
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- Department of Radiology Oncology, Rapid City Regional Hospital, John T. Vucurevich Cancer, 353 Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA,
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- OUHSC College of Nursing, 1100 North Stonewall Ave, CNB 453, Oklahoma City, OK 73117, USA,
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- College of Nursing, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado at Denver, Box C288-18, ED2N Room 4209, 13120 East 19th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA,
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- Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc, 2956 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, USA,
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Burhansstipanov L, Krebs LU, Watanabe-Galloway S, Petereit DG, Pingatore NL, Eschiti V. Preliminary lessons learned from the "Native Navigators and the Cancer Continuum" (NNACC). JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2012; 27:S57-65. [PMID: 22410710 PMCID: PMC3544409 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-012-0316-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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This community-based participatory research (CBPR) study was based on patient navigation (Navigator) among three original sites: Colorado, Michigan, and South Dakota. During 2010, the study added two sites: the Comanche Nation and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation (Oklahoma). The intervention includes 24-h of a Navigator-implemented cancer education program that addresses the full continuum of cancer care. The partners include agreements with up to two local Native American organizations each year, called Memorandum Native Organizations, who have strong relationships with local American Indians. Family fun events are used to initiate the series of workshops and to collect baseline data and also to wrap up and evaluate the series 3 months following the completion of the workshop series. Evaluation data are collected using an audience response system (ARS) and stored using an online evaluation program. Among the lessons learned to date are: the Institutional Review Board processes required both regional and national approvals and took more than 9 months. All of the workshop slides were missing some components and needed refinements. The specifics for the Memorandum Native Organization deliverables needed more details. The ARS required additional training sessions, but once learned the Navigator use the ARS well. Use of the NACR website for a password-protected page to store all NNACC workshop and training materials was easier to manage than use of other online storage programs. The community interest in taking part in the workshops was greater than what was anticipated. All of the Navigators' skills are improving and all are enjoying working with the community.
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- Linda Burhansstipanov
- Native American Cancer Research Corporation (NACR), 3022 South Nova Road, Pine, CO 80470-7830, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Colorado Denver, ED2N Room 4209, 13120 East 19th Avenue, P.O. Box 6511, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Epidemiology Department, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-4395, USA
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- Department of Radiology Oncology, Rapid City Regional Hospital, John T. Vucurevich Cancer, 353 Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
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- Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc., 2956 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, USA
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- OUHSC College of Nursing, 1100 North Stonewall Ave, CNB 453, Oklahoma City, OK 73117, USA
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Roubidoux MA. Breast cancer and screening in American Indian and Alaska Native women. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2012; 27:S66-S72. [PMID: 22351427 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-012-0323-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Data relative to breast cancer among American Indian and Alaska native (AI/AN) women are limited and vary by regions. Despite national decreases in breast cancer incidence and mortality rates, declines in these measures have not yet appeared among AI/AN women. Health disparities in breast cancer persist, manifest by higher stage at diagnosis, and lower screening rates compared to other racial and ethnic groups. Disproportionately more AI/AN are younger at diagnosis. Screening beginning at age 40, improving access, annual rescreening, community education and outreach, and mobile mammography for rural areas are ways to improve these disparities in breast cancer.
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- Marilyn A Roubidoux
- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health Systems, Box 5326, TC 2910, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5326, USA.
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Daley CM, Kraemer-Diaz A, James AS, Monteau D, Joseph S, Pacheco J, Bull JW, Cully A, Choi WS, Greiner KA. Breast cancer screening beliefs and behaviors among American Indian women in Kansas and Missouri: a qualitative inquiry. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2012; 27:S32-S40. [PMID: 22351375 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-012-0334-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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American Indian women have rising incidence and disproportionate mortality rates due to breast cancer. Using a community-based participatory research approach, we conducted ten focus groups with American Indian women in Kansas and Missouri to understand their barriers to mammography and identify ways to intervene to improve screening rates. Focus groups were stratified by screening status, including women who were up to date with current screening mammography recommendations (mammogram within the last 2 years, N = 7 groups, 66 participants) and women who were not (N = 3 groups, 18 participants). While many similarities were identified across strata, some differences emerged, particularly descriptions of prior negative experiences with the health care system among women who were not up to date with screening recommendations. Primary areas identified by participants for intervention included culturally appropriate educational materials and interventions directed specifically at improving American Indian women's trust in Western medicine and alleviating feelings of discrimination.
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- Christine Makosky Daley
- Department of Family Medicine, Center for American Indian Community Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 1030, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA.
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Domingo JB, Davis EL, Allison AL, Braun KL. Cancer patient navigation case studies in Hawai'i: the complimentary role of clinical and community navigators. HAWAII MEDICAL JOURNAL 2011; 70:257-261. [PMID: 22187512 PMCID: PMC3242420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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This article describes the activities performed by cancer patient navigators in community-based and hospital settings. The case study demonstrates the depth and breadth of navigation activities and illustrates how hospital-based and community-based navigators work together to help individuals access cancer care and complete cancer treatment.
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- Jermy B Domingo
- 'Imi Hale Native Hawaiian Cancer Network, Papa Ola Lokahi, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA.
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While consensus has grown that primary care is the essential access point in a high-performing health care system, the current model of primary care underperforms in both chronic disease management and prevention. The Patient Centered Medical Home model (PCMH) is at the center of efforts to reinvent primary care practice, and is regarded as the most promising approach to addressing the burden of chronic disease, improving health outcomes, and reducing health spending. However, the potential for the medical home to improve the delivery of cancer screening (and preventive services in general) has received limited attention in both conceptualization and practice. Medical home demonstrations to date have included few evidence-based preventive services in their outcome measures, and few have evaluated the effect of different payment models. Decreasing use of hospitals and emergency rooms and an emphasis on improving chronic care represent improvements in effective delivery of healthcare, but leave opportunities for reducing the burden of cancer untouched. Data confirm that what does or does not happen in the primary care setting has a substantial impact on cancer outcomes. Insofar as cancer is the leading cause of death before age 80, the PCMH model must prioritize adherence to cancer screening according to recommended guidelines, and systems, financial incentives, and reimbursements must be aligned to achieve that goal. This article explores capacities that are needed in the medical home model to facilitate the integration of cancer screening and other preventive services. These capacities include improved patient access and communication, health risk assessments, periodic preventive health exams, use of registries that store cancer risk information and screening history, ability to track and follow up on tests and referrals, feedback on performance, and payment models that reward cancer screening.
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- Mona Sarfaty
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
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Subrahmanian K, Petereit DG, Kanekar S, Burhansstipanov L, Esmond S, Miner R, Spotted Tail C, Guadagnolo BA. Community-based participatory development, implementation, and evaluation of a cancer screening educational intervention among American Indians in the Northern Plains. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2011; 26:530-9. [PMID: 21431984 PMCID: PMC3162121 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-011-0211-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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The study describes the creation and implementation of a culturally appropriate cancer education intervention, and assesses its efficacy among American Indians in a community with documented cancer-related disparities. Education workshops were developed and conducted on three western South Dakota reservations and in Rapid City by trained community representatives. Over 400 individuals participated in the 2-h workshops. Participants answered demographic questions, questions about previous cancer screening (to establish baseline screening rates), and completed a pre- and post-workshop quiz to assess learning. Participants demonstrated significant increases in cancer screening-related knowledge levels. Surveys reveal that participants found the information of high quality, great value and would recommend the program to friends. Pre-workshop data reveals cancer screening rates well below the national average. Workshop participants increased their knowledge about cancer etiology and screening. This intervention may represent an effective tool for increasing cancer screening utilization among American Indians.
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Battaglia TA, Burhansstipanov L, Murrell SS, Dwyer AJ, Caron SE. Assessing the impact of patient navigation: prevention and early detection metrics. Cancer 2011; 117:3553-64. [PMID: 21780090 PMCID: PMC4560256 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.26267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND The lack of comparable metrics to evaluate prevention and early detection patient navigation programs impeded the ability to identify best practices. METHODS The Prevention and Early Detection Workgroup of the Patient Navigation Leadership Summit was charged with making recommendations for common clinical metrics specific to the prevention and early detection phase of the cancer care continuum. The workgroup began with a review of existing literature to characterize variability in published navigation metrics; then developed a list of priority recommendations that would be applicable to the range of navigation settings (clinical, academic, or community-based). RESULTS Recommendations for researchers and program evaluators included the following: 1) Clearly document key program characteristics; 2) Use a set of core data elements to form the basis of your reported metrics; and 3) Prioritize data collection using methods with the least amount of bias. CONCLUSIONS If navigation programs explicitly state the context of their evaluation and choose from among the common set of data elements, meaningful comparisons among existing programs should be feasible.
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- Tracy A Battaglia
- Women's Health Unit, Section of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
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Although patient navigation was introduced 2 decades ago, there remains a lack of consensus regarding its definition, the necessary qualifications of patient navigators, and its impact on the continuum of cancer care. This review provides an update to the 2008 review by Wells et al on patient navigation. Since then, there has been a significant increase in the number of published studies dealing with cancer patient navigation. The authors of the current review conducted a search by using the keywords "navigation" or "navigator" and "cancer." Thirty-three articles published from November 2007 through July 2010 met the search criteria. Consistent with the prior review, there is building evidence of some degree of efficacy of patient navigation in terms of increasing cancer screening rates. However, there is less recent evidence concerning the benefit of patient navigation with regard to diagnostic follow-up and in the treatment setting, and a paucity of research focusing on patient navigation in cancer survivorship remains. Methodological limitations were noted in many studies, including small sample sizes and a lack of control groups. As patient navigation programs continue to develop across North America and beyond, further research will be required to determine the efficacy of cancer patient navigation across all aspects of the cancer care continuum.
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- Electra D Paskett
- MarionDivisionComprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA.
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