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Table 3 The Navigation-Activation Intervention

From: Study Protocol: A randomized controlled trial of patient navigation-activation to reduce cancer health disparities

Phase 1: Patient Intake

Identify Barriers to Quality Care

 

   Transportation

 

   Housing

 

   Insurance

 

   Literacy

 

   Language

 

   Child Care/elder care

 

   Family/Community Supports

 

   Geographic Distance from Health Care

 

   Adequate Health Insurance

 

   Financial Problems

 

   Work Schedule

 

   Medical Communication Concerns

 

   Fear

 

   Comorbid Illnesses

 

   Disability

 

   Perceptions/Beliefs about Treatment

 

   Systems Problems with Scheduling Care

 

   Attitudes toward Providers

 

   Other

Phase 2: Patient Navigation-Activation

Address Barriers

 

   Provide Information

 

   Provide Pre-Appointment Coaching

 

   Provide Emotional and Social Support

 

   Provide Appointment Reminders

 

   Link to Resources

Phase 3: Assessment of Intervention

Outcomes

 

   Time to Completion of Treatment

 

   Treatment Guideline-Compliant Care

 

   Patient Satisfaction

 

   Patient Knowledge and Self-Efficacy