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To assess how patient navigation impacts the time to treatment for patients with gastrointestinal cancers.

March 8, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología0 citationsOpen Access

Impact of Patient Navigation on Time to Treatment Among Patients With GI Cancers at Rwanda Military Referral and Teaching Hospital

VKVincent KwizeraUniversity of Rwanda CACostas Chavarri AihnoaRwanda Military Hospital KRKenneth Kiiza RutikangaRwanda Military Hospital

Key Points

To assess how patient navigation impacts the time to treatment for patients with gastrointestinal cancers.
Evaluated the effects of patient navigation program on treatment timelines
Monitored patients at Rwanda Military Referral and Teaching Hospital
Identified treatment delays before and after program implementation
Patient navigation significantly reduced treatment delays
Integration of navigation programs into care improved timely access to treatment
Recommendations for further studies to enhance evidence for national strategies

Abstract

PNP reduced treatment delays among patients with GI cancers at RMRTH. Despite the important findings, some limitations remain; hence, further studies are recommended to provide more comprehensive evidence. Integrating PNP into national cancer control strategies is essential to strengthen care coordination and ensure timely access to cancer treatment in low-resource settings like Rwanda.

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