Financial hardship screening among Native American patients with cancer: a qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer-related financial hardship is an increasingly recognized concern for patients, families, and caregivers. Many Native American (NA) patients are at increased risk for cancer-related financial hardship due to high prevalence of low income, medical comorbidity, and lack of private health insurance. However, financial hardship screening (FHS) implementation for NA patients with cancer has not been reported. The objective of this study is to explore facilitators and barriers to FHS implementation for NA patients.

Methods

We conducted key informant interviews with NA patients with cancer and with clinical staff at an academic cancer center. Included patients had a confirmed diagnosis of cancer and were referred to the cancer center through the Indian Health Servi

SUBMITTER: Anderson-Buettner AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11323667 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature