Oncology Patient Navigation Training: Results of a Pilot Study in Nigeria
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Oncology Patient Navigation Training: Results of a Pilot Study in Nigeria

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  • Alternative Title:
    J Cancer Educ
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    Purpose:

    The purpose of this pilot study was to test the efficacy of an online navigation training designed to improve trainee confidence in performing core patient navigation tasks among Nigerian nurses, patient advocates and cancer survivors. The online training originally designed for U.S. patient navigators was supplemented by a Nigerian health system interactive session.

    Participants and methods:

    Nurses, advocates and cancer survivors (n=36) were recruited to take a patient navigation training from May-June 2020 that consisted of approximately 10 hours of online content and a 2-hour online session. Trainees enrolled in the no-cost training and completed all 20 lessons. Post-intervention interviews (n=10) were conducted to garner feedback from trainees.

    Results:

    Trainees reported statistically significant improvements in confidence in performing core competencies for cancer patient navigation across all lessons. Feedback was generally positive with trainees expressing satisfaction and appreciation for the training. Challenges included lack of free, broadband internet access leading to data streaming costs on the part of trainees. Trainees who were oncology nurses indicated that funding, time, and staffing constraints could impede implementation of patient navigation in practice; but these trainees also expressed new ideas for patient support and advocacy to alleviate some barriers to care for their patients as a result of the training.

    Conclusion:

    This study provided preliminary data that supports the feasibility and utility of using the GW Cancer Center online patient navigation training in non-U.S. settings. Small adaptations to training content and technological delivery could improve access to the training experience. Implementation science approaches are needed to inform sustainable patient navigation in low-resource settings.

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  • Source:
    J Cancer Educ. 37(4):1172-1178
  • Pubmed ID:
    33411251
  • Pubmed Central ID:
    PMC7788275
  • Document Type:
    Journal Article
  • Funding:
    U38 DP004972/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHSUnited States/
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