A health navigator intervention to identify and respond to the health-related social needs of an australian population living with cancer: A mixed-methods feasibility study

Neadley K, Koch J, Gough F, Smith A, Hocking C, Boyd M, Poirier B, Chan L, Shoubridge C
BMC Health Services Research
10.1186/s12913-026-15062-4

People living with cancer often require intensive support throughout their cancer journey. While cancer coordination services provide support accessing cancer care and understanding treatment options, many patients experience considerable health-related social needs (e.g. unemployment, financial insecurity) that impact their health and wellbeing. Health Navigator interventions address patients’ health-related social needs through ongoing support to access relevant support organisations in the community. This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a Health Navigator intervention to address the health-related social needs of a population living with cancer attending an outpatient oncology clinic in Australia.

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Journal Articles & Reports

SEM Topics

General

Social Determinants of Health

Healthcare Access

Patient Populations

Vulnerable Populations