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SynthesisArchives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique2025

Patient navigation programmes for symptomatic lung cancer patients: a scoping review.

Elysse Bautista-Gonzalez, Heber Tomas Reyes-Garcia, Regina Barragan-Carrillo, Bertha Alejandra Martinez-Cannon, Andrés Quintero-Leyra, Hynek Pikhart, Anne Peasey, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros

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Authors and funding

8 authors.

Elysse Bautista-GonzalezResearch Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, University College London, London, UK. elysse.bautista.16@ucl.ac.uk.
Heber Tomas Reyes-GarciaCentro Médico Nacional 20 de Noviembre del ISSSTE, Ciudad de México, México.
Regina Barragan-CarrilloMedical Oncology Department, National Cancer Institute (INCan), Ciudad de México, México.
Bertha Alejandra Martinez-CannonHemato-Oncology Department, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Ciudad de México, México.
Andrés Quintero-LeyraPublic Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Ciudad de México, México.
Hynek PikhartResearch Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, University College London, London, UK.
Anne PeaseyResearch Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, University College London, London, UK. a.peasey@ucl.ac.uk.
Cecilia Vindrola-PadrosRapid Research Evaluation and Appraisal Lab, University College London, London, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThis scoping review investigates the landscape of patient navigation programs (PNP) specifically for lung cancer, addressing a gap in existing literature that has predominantly focused on other cancers or chronic diseases and screening.

methodsEmploying Arksey and O'Malley's framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines, we aimed to characterize the features of lung cancer PNP, understand their outcomes, and analyse the applied methodologies for research. The search was conducted in January 2025.

resultsThe search led to the inclusion of 16 studies, predominantly from high-income countries, revealing a variety of implementation strategies and navigator types. Findings indicate a significant emphasis on administrative outcomes, clinical and patient-reported outcomes with heterogeneity in its use. Emotional support, logistical assistance, and healthcare system navigation emerged as key themes in service delivery, however PNP focus is inconsistent. The analysis highlighted the need for standardized methodologies and outcome measures, as well as greater inclusivity in research populations. Importantly, the review identified a trend of excluding marginalized demographics, raising concerns about the generalizability and external validity of findings.

conclusionOur study underscores the necessity for future research to harmonize PNP methodologies, enhance transparency in collaborative efforts, and focus on addressing health inequalities to optimize the effectiveness of lung cancer navigation initiatives.

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Health services researchLung cancerPatient navigationScoping review

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PMID41299749
PMCPMC12679729

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