Discussion with NHHCS outreach staff |
Five community outreach workers, one each of five Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems (NHHCS), serving approximately 20,000 individuals (mostly Native Hawaiian) on the state’s 7 inhabited islands. |
Discussions with cancer survivors and family members on five islands, |
45 individuals (29 cancer patients and 16 family members) in seven discussion groups on five islands, organized by community outreach staff at the NHHCS. |
Key informant Interviews |
20 cancer care providers in Honolulu, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and educators, who were already, or Became, partners with `Imi Hale. |
Key informant survey |
200 cancer care providers (including physicians, nurses, outreach workers, and others) were mailed surveys. 86 (43%) responded, including 50 that indicated that they would like to participate in a future cancer patient navigation training. |
Technical assistance |
One cancer patient navigator from Native American Cancer Research in Colorado. |
Report back to Participants |
70 individuals who had participated in discussion groups, interviews, and/or survey attended reception to receive summary of findings and review draft of curriculum. |