a patient navigation program for increasing colorectal cancer screening rates
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A Patient Navigation Program for Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates of Residents of West Philadelphia: A Pilot Study
Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics Summer Undergraduate Minority Research Program
August 14, 2011
Joshua Ramos University of Pennsylvania Mentor: Carmen Guerra, M.D., M.S.C.E.
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What is a Patient Navigator? An individual that guides patients through procedures or
treatments Meets with patients directly and/or communicates via
telephone
Identifies and addresses barriers to care
Mitigates patient concerns
Goal: ensure timely diagnosis and treatment
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History of Patient Navigation
Started in Harlem Hospital in New York City in 1990 Aimed at helping
poor Hispanic and African-American patients Targeted increasing
breast cancer survival rates
Source: http://ps.columbia.edu/
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History of Patient Navigation
Study of breast cancer screening rates after initiating the program compared to historical controls
Significant results Served as a springboard for further studies
Source: Ali AO, Adu A, et al. 2003
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Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Background Third most commonly
diagnosed cancer in the U.S. (ACS 2011)
Usually develops slowly over 10-15 years
A colonoscopy is the only screening test proven to prevent CRC (ACS 2011).
Only 63% of Americans have undergone CRC screening (BRFSS 2011).
Racial/ethnic minorities, non-English speakers and low income individuals have lower rates of screening and present with more advanced stage cancer. Source: http://medicineworld.org/
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Project Significance
Local: CRC that has grown into the colon wall (90% five-year survival) Regional: CRC has spread through the wall to nearby tissues (68% survival) Distant: CRC has metastasized (10% survival)
Source: SEER 2007
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Project Goals Clinical Goal
• Launch and pilot test a Patient Navigation Program at the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) specifically related to Colorectal Cancer Screening (CRCS) of West Philadelphia Patients
Research Goals
• Better understand the barriers to CRCS in the West Philadelphia population
• Improve CRCS rates in West Philadelphia, especially among African-
Americans • Determine patients’ levels of satisfaction with the navigation program
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SUMR Project Specific Aims To determine if a navigation program affects knowledge about
CRC and CRCS To determine if a navigation program affects attitudes about
CRC and CRCS To determine if a navigation program increases willingness to
undergo CRCS To determine patient satisfaction with the CRCS navigation
program
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Project Population
Inclusion Criteria • West Philadelphia
resident • Over 50 years old • Doctor had to order
CRCS for patient • Appointment was
never scheduled or patient failed to show up for his/her appointment
Source: http://westphillydata.library.upenn.edu/
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Research Methods Create and pilot test a twenty minute questionnaire that was
administered via telephone
Quantitative Components • Knowledge
– True/False statements – Yes/No questions
• Attitudes and Beliefs – Five point Likert Scale
• Willingness to undergo CRCS – Determined on a zero to ten scale
• Agreement with Common Barriers – Four point Likert Scale
Qualitative Components
• Asked patients why they were unable to complete their previously ordered colonoscopies
• Asked patients about the barriers to undergoing CRCS in the future
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Navigating Patients
Reviewed the literature for commonly cited barriers An open ended
question to collect additional barriers Algorithms were
created to address these barriers prior to the program’s launch
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Sample Patient Male, 52 years old West Philadelphia
Resident Unemployed Lives Alone Many Comorbidities,
Including Hep. C History of Drug Use Asked for CRCS Prior CRCS
Appointment Not Kept
Source: http://www.clker.com/
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Sample Patient
First Phone Call • Police Sirens • “…I would not have
gone to my appointment had you not called”
• Barriers Identified
Follow-up Calls Colonoscopy
Source: http://www.clker.com/
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Preliminary Demographics
Demographic (n=10) Data
Age 58 (50-70) Sex Male: 30% Marital Status Married: 50%; Single: 30% Hispanic 10% Race White: 50%; Black: 40% Education Grad. Degree: 40%; Some HS: 10% Household Size 2.1 (1-4) Below Poverty Line 20% Insurance 90% Medicare 10% Medicaid 10% Previous Colonoscopy 10%
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Why were you unable to complete your previous CRCS appointment?
“I don’t have medical insurance.” “I was a little scared.” “I don’t have a family history, so I don’t feel it is highly urgent.” “There is a possibility that they will puncture my intestine.” “I just never did it.”
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Preliminary Findings
Most common missed questions • People of African-American race are at a higher risk for developing CRC. • A lack of exercise is a risk factor for CRC. • Alcohol use is a risk factor for CRC. • Diabetes is a risk factor for CRC.
KNOWLEDGE Average Range Incorrect Responses 4.2 (1,9) Score 79% (55%,95%)
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Preliminary Findings ATTITUDES Statement Proportion who Agree or Strongly Agree CRC is a serious illness. 100% I feel that I am at risk for CRC. 20% If I have CRC, I would want to know. 100% If I am diagnosed with CRC, I have a good chance of being cured. 100%
A colonoscopy will prevent me from getting CRC. 50%
Statement Proportion who Disagree or Strongly Disagree
If I have CRC, it is meant to be. 10% The methods used to treat CRC (like chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery) concern me.
20%
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Preliminary Findings
WILLINGNESS Average Range Response 8.2 (5,10)
BARRIERS Proportion Affected Inconvenient prep 70% Uncomfortable prep 70% Fear of colonoscopy 50% Fear of sedation 50% Lack of transportation 50%
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What will prevent you from completing CRCS?
“My lack of insurance”
“Just chickening out” “If I can’t find a ride home afterwards” “I’ve just been lazy.”
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Limitations of Findings Pilot study data collection is not complete VERY small sample size (n = 10) Hard to contact patients Only half of the patients surveyed were from West Philadelphia
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Lessons Learned Complications of creating a questionnaire Created a Microsoft Access Database Drafted an IRB Proposal Complexities of conducting a research study
More informed about CRC and CRCS The limitless possibilities of research
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Acknowledgements Joanne Levy Carmen Guerra, M.D., M.S.C.E. Michael Kochman, M.D. Timothy Hoops, M.D. American Cancer Society Wal-Mart Foundation