Navigation programs relevant for African American men with prostate cancer: a scoping review protocol

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Health Disparities Research
• Health Services Research

Background:

• Prostate cancer disproportionately affects African American men, representing a significant health disparity.
• Patient navigation is a key intervention to improve care access and outcomes for vulnerable populations.
• The role of cultural humility in prostate cancer navigation for African American men remains understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a scoping review of patient navigation programs in prostate cancer care.
• To examine the integration of cultural humility within these programs.
• To identify strategies for improving health equity in prostate cancer care for African American men.

Main Methods:

• Comprehensive literature searches in major databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL).
• Inclusion of gray literature, hand-searching, and reference reviews.
• Two-phase screening by independent reviewers and data synthesis.

Main Results:

• This review protocol addresses a gap in existing literature.
• It will synthesize current evidence on patient navigation for African American men with prostate cancer.
• It will assess the incorporation of cultural humility in these programs.

Conclusions:

• This scoping review will provide crucial insights into culturally humble patient navigation.
• Findings will inform the development of targeted interventions to reduce prostate cancer disparities.
• The study aims to enhance health equity for African American men facing prostate cancer.