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. 2024 Jun 3;5:60. doi: 10.1186/s43058-024-00598-5

Table 3.

Patient navigation schedule by test type

Colonoscopy Stool Test (FIT or Cologuard)

Topic 1. Engagement, CRC Screening Education and Barrier Assessment (3–5 days of navigation assignment)

Navigator follows up about patient’s consult appointment

Topic 1. Engagement, CRC Screening Education and Barrier Assessment (within 5 days of navigation assignment)
Topic 2. Prep Education and Barrier Resolution (2 weeks prior procedure) Topic 2: Kit Confirmation and Barrier Resolution (1 week after ordering kit)
Topic 3. Prep Review and Re-Addressing Barriers (5–7 days prior procedure) Topic 3. Re-addressing Barriers (if results are not back after 2 weeks of ordering kit)
Topic 4. Assessment of Prep and Confirmation of Test Day Details (2–3 days prior to procedure)

Topic 4. Follow-up about results and next steps

Patients with positive test results are navigated for colonoscopy

Topic 5. Follow-up, patient understanding of results and next steps (1–2 weeks after procedure)