Cancer patient navigation case studies in Hawai'i: the complimentary role of clinical and community navigators

Hawaii Med J. 2011 Dec;70(12):257-61.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Native Hawaiian; access to health care; barriers to cancer care; cancer patient navigation; case management; health disparities; oncology.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Case Management*
  • Community Health Services
  • Female
  • Hawaii
  • Health Services Accessibility*
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Health Status Disparities*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms*
  • Patient Care / methods
  • Patient Navigation*
  • Young Adult