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Enhancing life after cancer in diverse communities
Author(s) -
Kaur Judith S.,
Coe Kathryn,
Rowland Julia,
Braun Kathryn L.,
Conde Francisco A.,
Burhansstipanov Linda,
Heiney Sue,
KagawaSinger Marjorie,
Lu Qian,
Witte Catherine
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/cncr.27491
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , medicine , cancer , community based participatory research , gerontology , citizen journalism , participatory action research , health equity , public health , nursing , economic growth , political science , law , economics
BACKGROUND: Although large numbers of cancer survivors exist in every community, including minority communities, there is a significant gap in knowledge about best practices for these patients. METHODS: The Community Networks Program, funded by the National Cancer Institute Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities, has developed and tested unique services for these communities. These programs have used community‐based participatory research techniques under a framework of diffusion of innovation and communications theory. RESULTS: This article describes some specifically tailored interventions that may be useful to a wide range of providers working with the underserved. CONCLUSIONS: Enhancing life after cancer can be achieved in underserved communities by supplementing local resources. Cancer 2012. © 2012 American Cancer Society.