Enhancing life after cancer in diverse communities
Cet article américain présente les actions spécifiques d'un programme financé par le National Cancer Institute en direction des survivants d'un cancer appartenant à des populations défavorisées
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.