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SynthesisJournal of general internal medicine2022

Impact of Patient Navigation on Population-Based Breast Screening: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Lu Tian, Lei Huang, Jie Liu, Xia Li, Aisha Ajmal, Maryam Ajmal, Yunjin Yao, Li Tian

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Synthesis in Journal of general internal medicine, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 8 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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8citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
0.9field-weighted citation impact, top 24% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 12 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Application of patient navigation programs across the entire continuum of breast cancer care: a GRADE-assessed systematic review with meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 6 institutions in 2 countries.

Lu TianThe Third Central Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300170, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8756-4962
Lei HuangDepartment of Heart Center, Tianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin, 300170, People's Republic of China.
Jie LiuDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Tianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin, 300170, China.
Xia LiThe 3rd Department of Breast Cancer, China Tianjin Breast Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Research Center, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Tianjin, China.
Aisha AjmalSt George's Hospital Medical School, St George's, University of London, London, SW17 0RE, UK.
Maryam AjmalGKT School of Medical Education, Faculty of Life Science and Medicine, King's College London, London, SE1 1UL, UK. maryam.ajmal@kcl.ac.uk.
Yunjin YaoDepartment of Thyroid Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China. 3110000419@zju.edu.cn.
Li TianTianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China. szxhlb@126.com.
Tianjin Third Central Hospital · CNTianjin University · CNFirst Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University · CNKing's College London · GBTianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital · CNUniversity of London · GB

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundUnsatisfactory cancer screening results are often associated with poor prognosis. This study synthesized the literatures addressing the impact of patient navigation (PN) interventions on population-based breast cancer screening promotion to identify characteristics of the model for addressing breast cancer disparities.

methodsWe searched Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Registry from inception to 31 December 2020 for randomized controlled trials (PROSPERO: CRD42021246890). We double blindly abstracted data and assessed study quality. We assessed screening completion rates and diagnostic resolution using random-effects models between those receiving navigation and controls.

resultsOf 236 abstracts identified, 15 studies met inclusion criteria. Nine of the papers evaluated the impact of PN on breast screening, while the other six were on the resolution of abnormal screening results. Compared to the non-PN group, PN improved screening completion (OR: 2.0, 95% CI: 1.4-2.8]) and shortened the time to diagnosis (WMD: - 9.90 days, 95% CI: - 19.09 to - 0.71).

conclusionsPatient navigation improves breast cancer screening rates but does not improve resolution of abnormal tests.

Indexed as

Breast NeoplasmsPatient NavigationEarly Detection of CancerFemaleHumansMass ScreeningRandomized Controlled Trials as Topicbarriers to careearly detection of cancerhealth services researchpatient navigation

Identifiers

PMID35650466
PMCPMC9411406
OpenAlexW4281640057

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