October 10, 2025CancerOpen Access

Multilevel challenges and adaptations to patient navigation programs for colorectal cancer screening and follow‐up: Findings from the Accelerating Colorectal Cancer Screening and follow‐up through Implementation Science consortium

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Qualitative analysis identifies barriers and facilitators in colorectal cancer screening, suggesting strategies for sustainable patient navigation.

Ongoing training for navigators can enhance colorectal cancer screening participation.
Barriers include high staff turnover and lack of sustainable funding for navigator roles.
Qualitative interviews revealed adaptations that improved patient navigation, like direct scheduling of procedures.
Engaging clinic teams and securing funding are crucial for successful navigation program implementation.

Coronado et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative analysis identifies barriers and facilitators in colorectal cancer screening, suggesting strategies for sustainable patient navigation.