Patient Navigator Intervention to Improve Palliative Care Outcomes for Hispanic Patients With Serious Noncancer Illness
Stacy M. Fischer,
Sung-Joon Min,
Danielle M. Kline
et al.
Abstract:ImportanceDisparities persist across the trajectory of serious illness, including at the end of life. Patient navigation has been shown to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for underserved populations.ObjectiveTo determine the effectiveness of a lay patient navigator intervention, Apoyo con Cariño, in improving palliative care outcomes among Hispanic patients.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis was a multicenter randomized clinical trial that took place across academic, nonprofit, safety-net, and commu… Show more
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