Patients Navigation and Support to Enhance Breast Cancer Care Outcomes PDF

Patients Navigation and Support to Enhance Breast Cancer Care Outcomes Mr. Jean Paul BALINDA RN, MPH , Executive Director & Founder, Women’s Cancers Relief Foundation (WCRF) Confidential and proprietary. For inter...

Patients Navigation and Support to Enhance Breast Cancer Care Outcomes Mr. Jean Paul BALINDA RN, MPH , Executive Director & Founder, Women’s Cancers Relief Foundation (WCRF) Confidential and proprietary. For internal use only.  Disclaimer disclaimer for the presentation “The Content in this presentation is only intended for healthcare professionals only. The medical information in this presentation is provided as an information resource only and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purpose.” General Additional slide by the Speaker “The views and opinions mentioned in the presentation is strictly that of the author and the individuals expressing the same and Pfizer may not necessarily endorse the same. Pfizer (including its parent, subsidiary and affiliate entities) makes no representation or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied; as to the content used in the presentation and/or the accuracy, completeness of its content.” 2 Confidential and proprietary. For internal use only. Introduction to WCRF About us Founded in 2018 due to a firsthand experience with late diagnosis of women cancers Mission: To raise awareness, provide patient support, and advocate for better healthcare policies in women's cancers. Focus: Breast and cervical cancers & other women’s cancers Key Programs Awareness & Education Patient Navigation & support Supportive palliative care groups and peer to peer support Advocacy for Improved Healthcare Research Income generating initiative for cancer impact mitigation 3 Confidential and proprietary. For internal use only. Understanding the Challenges in Breast Cancer Care Key challenges Limited awareness and early detection Fragmented care pathways Financial barriers for patients Lack of emotional and psychological support IMPACT: Delayed diagnosis, inconsistent treatment, and increased mortality 4 Confidential and proprietary. For internal use only. The role of patient navigation WHO established the Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI) in 2021 with the aim of reducing age- standardized breast cancer mortality by 2.5% per year over a 20-year period in order to save 2.5 million lives. To achieve this, the GBCI has developed three pillars or key strategies and their associated key performance indicators 5 Confidential and proprietary. For internal use only. Importance of Patient Navigation in Breast Cancer Care What is Patient Navigation? A system that guides patients through the healthcare journey Ensures timely diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up Benefits Improves access to care Reduces delays in diagnosis and treatment Reduces treatment abandonment Provides holistic support: medical, emotional, and financial 6 Confidential and proprietary. For internal use only. WCRF’s Approach to Patient Navigation Key Components: Education & Awareness: Community outreach, workshops, and informational sessions Navigation Services: Guiding patients from screening through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship Financial Support: Assistance programs to enable patient access timely diagnosis, treatment, transportation, meals, accommodation, 10% of co- payment and MUSA for underprivileged patients Survivor Support: Support groups (peer to peer and group support), psychosocial support, Palliative care and empowerment programs 7 Confidential and proprietary. For internal use only. Case Study: Impact of Patient Navigation Example: [Testimony of a patient supported by WCRF Problem: [Briefly describe the patient's initial challenges]I Intervention: WCRF’s navigation support (screening, diagnosis, funding, counseling) Outcome: Successful treatment and improved quality of life Key Takeaway: Early and continuous support can save lives and improve outcomes 8 Confidential and proprietary. For internal use only. Results & Impact of WCRF’s Patient Support Programs Statistics In 7 months 106 patients from Burera, Huye and Kigali navigated through peer to peer groups 12 patients supported from cancer suspicion to reach diagnosis, staging for early treatment 54 survivors are grouped in group savings and are being supported with revenue generating activities 9 Confidential and proprietary. For internal use only. The Role of Collaboration and Advocacy WCRF’s Partnerships: Collaboration with hospitals, clinics, Government entities and other NGOs Advocacy for policy changes to improve cancer care accessibility Ongoing Efforts: Survivor support groups Financial support to facilitate access to early diagnosis and treatment 10 Confidential and proprietary. For internal use only. Conclusion: WCRF Vision for the Future Vision: Every woman has access to affordable, early detection timely diagnosis, early treatment and accomplishment without abandonment Expansion of patient navigation services across more regions Strengthening partnerships for a more comprehensive support network Call for action : -"No one should face breast cancer alone, and together, we can make this a reality.“ -Establish aNational policy and strategic plan to guide implementers to meet the GBCI 11 Confidential and proprietary. For internal use only. 12 Confidential and proprietary. For internal use only.