Qualitative evaluation of a new tobacco cessation training curriculum for patient navigators Journal Article

   


Authors: Ostroff, J. S.; Shuk, E.; Krebs, P.; Lu, W. H.; Burkhalter, J.; Cortez-Weir, J.; Rodriguez, R.; Burnside, V. N.; Lubetkin, E. I.
Article Title: Qualitative evaluation of a new tobacco cessation training curriculum for patient navigators
Abstract: Treatments for tobacco dependence exist but are underutilized, particularly among low-income and minority smokers. Patient navigation has been shown to help patients overcome barriers to quality care. In preparation for testing the feasibility of integrating tobacco cessation patient navigation into primary care, this paper describes the development and qualitative evaluation of a new curriculum for training patient navigators to address cessation treatment barriers faced by low-income, minority smokers who are advised to quit by their physicians. Thematic text analysis of transcripts obtained from focus groups with experienced patient navigators (n=19) was conducted. Participants endorsed patient navigation as a relevant strategy for addressing tobacco cessation treatment barriers and made several recommendations regarding the knowledge, core competencies, and skills needed to conduct tobacco cessation patient navigation. This curriculum could be used by existing patient navigation training centers or made available as a selfguided continuing education program for experienced navigators who wish to expand their navigation interventions to include a tobacco cessation focus. © Springer 2011.
Keywords: smoking; tobacco dependence; patient navigation; tobacco cessation; disparities
Journal Title: Journal of Cancer Education
Volume: 26
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0885-8195
Publisher: Springer  
Date Published: 2011-09-01
Start Page: 427
End Page: 435
Language: English
DOI: 10.1007/s13187-011-0229-8
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 21553331
PMCID: PMC3449085
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Notes: --- - "Export Date: 9 December 2011" - "CODEN: JCEDE" - "Source: Scopus"
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  1. Jamie S Ostroff
    344 Ostroff
  2. Jack E Burkhalter
    72 Burkhalter
  3. Vanessa Burnside
    1 Burnside
  4. Elyse Shuk
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  5. Jeralyn D Cortez
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