Jurnal Kesehatan Vokasional
Vol 10, No 2 (2025): May

Effectiveness of Cancer Patient Navigator Program to Reduce Caregiver Burden: A Systematic Review

Rikumahu, Marisco (Unknown)
Allenidekania, Allenidekania (Unknown)
Pujasari, Hening (Unknown)
Gayatri, Dewi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2025

Abstract

Background: Cancer is a major disease that significantly affects global public health. In Indonesia, the number of cancer patients continues to increase, requiring innovative approaches in the cancer care system.Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of cancer patient navigator programs in reducing caregiver burden, particularly among cancer patients.Methods: This systematic review followed the PRISMA guidelines and used inclusion criteria that included full-text articles published in English and quantitative studies. Literature searches were conducted in various academic databases using relevant keywords.Results: Out of 3,583 records retrieved, 6 studies met the criteria for further analysis. The results also showed that patient navigator programs can significantly reduce caregiver burden through improved education, emotional support, and access to healthcare services.Conclusion: The implementation of cancer patient navigator programs in Indonesia has the potential to reduce caregiver burden and improve the quality of cancer patient care. Recommendations for further research and health policy are also included.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jkesvo

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Education Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

Jurnal Kesehatan Vokasional (JKesVo) with registered number ISSN 2541-0644 (print), ISSN 2599-3275 (online) is a collection of health scientific articles, especially in the field of medical records and health information as well as applied health sciences such as midwifery, nursing and others who ...