Health Coaching-Based Navigation at the Conclusion of Treatment for the Support of Black Breast Cancer Survivors

Supporting Black Breast Cancer Survivors: Feasibility Trial of Health Coaching-Based Navigation at the Conclusion of Treatment

This clinical trial evaluates the feasibility of coaching-based navigation for black breast cancer survivors including recruitment, dropout, and survey completion rates. A coaching-based navigation may perform a needs assessment and coach the participant to access relevant supportive content including physical rehabilitation, emotional and psychosocial support, and nutrition and exercise programming. This trial aims to see whether this navigation program may improve the quality of life of black breast cancer survivors.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. To evaluate the feasibility of coaching-based navigation for black breast cancer survivors including recruitment, dropout, and survey completion rates.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To evaluate the preliminary impact of health coaching on completion of scheduled survivorship related referrals and participation in support services.

II. To determine the preliminary impact on quality of life and self-efficacy pre and post coaching.

OUTLINE:

Patients are assigned a Black patient navigator for racial concordance and receive coaching from patient navigator over 30 minutes every other week for 3 months and then monthly for 3 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Black women > 18 years of age with stage I-III primary breast cancer who have completed definitive breast cancer treatment