ArticlePatient education and counseling2018
What are patient navigators doing, for whom, and where? A national survey evaluating the types of services provided by patient navigators.
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50 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 91 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Effects of patient navigation on satisfaction with cancer care: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2018Pooled it
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- Engaging limited English proficient and ethnically diverse low-income women in health research: A randomized trial of a patient navigator intervention.Patient education and counseling · 2019Trial
- Faith, Culture, and Cancer: A Qualitative Study Exploring Muslim Women's Perspectives on Clinical Trials in the United Kingdom.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
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- Sustaining a Promising Clinical Practice in High-Turnover Rural Environments Through the Geriatric Referral Navigator Role: Qualitative Case Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Interest in patient navigation chatbots: a cross-sectional survey study.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- Community-based cancer navigation and support program: What are the activities and how much does it cost?Preventive oncology & epidemiology · 2026Article
- "Float[ing] in the Middle" Nurse Navigators and the Interface of Access to Care.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Benefits of workplace collaboration with a trauma-informed support service: a qualitative study.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Exploring the Role of Peer Health Navigators in the Australian Health System: A Qualitative Interview Study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025Article
- Using Stakeholder Engagement to Build Cancer Survivorship Care Coordination Capacity Between Primary and Oncology Care.Health equity · 2025Article
- Transition experiences of adolescents and young adults working with a patient navigator.Health care transitions · 2025Article
- Community Mental Health Workers: Their Workplaces, Roles, and Impact.Community mental health journal · 2024Review
- Evaluating implementation of a community-focused patient navigation intervention at an NCI-designated cancer center using RE-AIM.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- Intervention recommendations to improve uptake of breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening among individuals living with serious mental illness.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveA nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted to assess patient navigator, patient population, and work setting characteristics associated with performance of various patient navigation (PN) tasks.
methodsUsing respondent-driven sampling, 819 navigators completed a survey assessing frequency of providing 83 PN services, along with information about themselves, populations they serve, and setting in which they worked. Analyses of variance and Pearson correlations were conducted to determine differences and associations in frequency of PN services provided by various patient, navigator, and work setting characteristics.
resultsNurse navigators and navigators with lower education provide basic navigation; social workers typically made arrangements and referrals; and individuals with higher education, social workers, and nurses provide treatment support and clinical trials/peer support. Treatment support and clinical trials/peer support are provided to individuals with private insurance. Basic navigation, arrangements and referrals, and care coordination are provided to individuals with Medicaid or no insurance.
conclusionProviding basic navigation is a core competency for patient navigators. There may be two different specialties of PN, one which seeks to reduce health disparities and a second which focuses on treatment and emotional support. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The selection and training of patient navigators should reflect the specialization required for a position.
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