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. 2017;28(1):108-126.
doi: 10.1353/hpu.2017.0013.

Characteristics of Effective Colorectal Cancer Screening Navigation Programs in Federally Qualified Health Centers: A Systematic Review

Jermy-Leigh B Domingo, Kathryn L Braun

Characteristics of Effective Colorectal Cancer Screening Navigation Programs in Federally Qualified Health Centers: A Systematic Review

Jermy-Leigh B Domingo et al. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2017.

Abstract

In the U.S., colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality have declined due to screening and improvements in early detection; however, racial/ethnic disparities in screening and mortality persist. Patient navigation has been shown to be effective in increasing CRC screening prevalence. This systematic review answered three questions about navigation in federally qualified community health centers (FQHCs): 1) Which navigation activities increased CRC screening prevalence? 2) What were the challenges to implementing these programs in FQHCs? 3) Which clinic protocols supported screening completion? Findings suggest that navigation services must be tailored to the specific screening test provided. Federally qualified community health centers report difficulty maintaining a current electronic medical records system and sustaining funding; they should establish excellent patient tracking systems (for follow-up and annual rescreening) and establish multiple protocols to facilitate screening completion. With the movement toward patient-centered care models, patient navigation will be integral to FQHCs and their clients.

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