Fundamental Elements in Training Patient Navigators and Their Involvement in Promoting Public Cervical Cancer Screening Knowledge and Practices: A Systematic Review.

Authors :: Mboineki JF
Wang P
Chen C
Source :: Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center [Cancer Control] 2021 Jan-Dec; Vol. 28, pp. 10732748211026670.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Background: Cervical cancer screening remains unsatisfactory in some regions due to hindrances. This study aims to explore fundamental elements in training patient navigators and their involvement in promoting screening knowledge and practices.<br />Methods: This systematic review study included only English published articles between 2014 and 2019 from PubMed/Medline, EBSCO, Science Direct, and Wiley online library.<br />Results: Healthcare professionals trained patient navigators in 3 days regarding screening basics, along with group discussions and role-plays. They delivered effective health education and navigation assistance.<br />Conclusion: The group education session facilitated by patient navigators, coupled with navigation care, resulted in a high screening rate.

Subjects :: Cultural Competency
Female
Health Education organization & administration
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Patient Navigation standards
Personnel Selection
Community Health Workers education
Early Detection of Cancer methods
Patient Navigation organization & administration
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms diagnosis

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