C.S. Shusted|Julie A. Barta|Mikhailia Lake|Rickie Brawer|Brooke Ruane|Teresa Giamboy|Baskaran Sundaram|Nathaniel R. Evans|Ronald E. Myers|Gregory C. Kane
The Case for Patient Navigation in Lung Cancer Screening in Vulnerable Populations: A Systematic Review
Thomas Jefferson University|Philadelphia University|Thomas Jefferson University|Thomas Jefferson University|Jefferson University Hospitals|Thomas Jefferson University Hospital|Thomas Jefferson University Hospital|Thomas Jefferson University|Thomas Jefferson University|Health Decisions (United States)|Thomas Jefferson University|Thomas Jefferson University
patient navigation proposed combat cancer disparities vulnerable populations vulnerable populations often poorer cancer outcomes lower levels screening adherence treatment navigation studied various cancers studies assessed navigation lung cancer additionally lack consistency metrics assess quality navigation programs authors conducted systematic review published cancer screening studies identify quality metrics used navigation programs well recommend standardized metrics define excellence lung cancer navigation authors included 26 studies evaluating navigation metrics breast cervical colorectal prostate lung cancer reviewing literature authors propose following navigation metrics lung cancer screening programs 1 screening rate 2 compliance followup 3 time treatment initiation 4 patient satisfaction 5 quality life 6 biopsy complications 7 cultural competency