Table 1.
Comparison of Site Characteristics
| Observed Sites (N = 10) | Sites Not Included (N = 30) | |
|---|---|---|
| Program site | ||
| Community-based | 2 (20) | 7 (23.3) |
| Hospital-based | 8 (80) | 23 (76.7) |
| Geographic region | ||
| Northeast | 3 (30) | 8 (26.7) |
| Midwest | 1 (10) | 4 (13.3) |
| South | 2 (20) | 10 (33.3) |
| West | 4 (40) | 8 (26.7) |
| Rural/urban | ||
| Rural | 2 (20) | 4 (13.3) |
| Urban | 8 (80) | 26 (86.7) |
| Services offered | ||
| Outreach/education | 10 (100) | 29 (96.7) |
| Breast screening | 8 (80) | 25 (83.3) |
| Diagnostic services | 8 (80) | 25 (83.3) |
| Treatment | 6 (60) | 23 (76.7) |
| Survivorship | 9 (90) | 22 (73.3) |
| Navigator support | ||
| By telephone | 10 (100) | 29 (96.7) |
| At program site | 9 (90) | 29 (96.7) |
| In patient home | 3 (30) | 8 (26.7) |
| At medical appointments | 10 (100)* | 20 (66.7) |
| At social service appointments | 6 (60)** | 2 (6.7) |
| Other | 2 (20) | 2 (6.7) |
| Navigator employment status | Median (IQR) | Median (IQR) |
| Total full time | 1.0 (2.0) | 1.5 (1.0) |
| Total part time | 0 (1.0) | 1.0 (2.0) |
| Total volunteer | 0 (1.0)* | 0 (0) |
| Patients navigated per month | 21 (109.0) | 23 (68.0) |
*Significant at α = .05; **significant at α = .01.