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Puts M, Waked JAA, Strohschein F, Breunis H, Alqurini N, Berger A, Romanovsky L, Monette J, Mehta R, Li A, Wan-Chow-Wah D, Koneru R, Szumacher E, Mariano C, Hsu T, Brennenstuhl S, Amir E, Krzyzanowska MK, Jang R, Pitters E, Emmenegger U, Menjak IB, Bergman S, Lemonde M, Beland F, Alibhai SMH. Implementing geriatric assessment and management for older Canadians with cancer: Adherence to and satisfaction with the intervention, results of the 5C study. J Geriatr Oncol 2023; 14:101586. [PMID: 37459767 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2023.101586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Geriatric assessment and management (GAM) is recommended by professional organizations and recently several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) demonstrated benefits in multiple health outcomes. GAM typically leads to one or more recommendations for the older adult on how to optimize their health. However, little is known about how well recommendations are adhered to. Understanding these issues is vital to designing GAM trials and clinical programs. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the number of GAM recommendations made and adherence to and satisfaction with the intervention in a multicentre RCT of GAM for older adults with cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS The 5C study was a two-group parallel RCT conducted in eight hospitals across Canada. Each centre kept a detailed recruitment and retention log. The intervention teams documented adherence to their recommendations. Medical records were also reviewed to assess which recommendations were adhered to. Twenty-three semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 members of the intervention teams and 11 oncology team members to assess implementation of the study and the intervention. RESULTS Of the 350 participants who were enrolled, 173 were randomized to the intervention arm. Median number of recommendations was seven. Mean adherence to recommendations based on the GAM was 69%, but it varied by type of recommendation, ranging from 98% for laboratory tests to 28% for psychosocial/psychiatry oncology referrals. There was no difference in the number of recommendations or non-adherence to recommendations by sex, level of frailty, or functional status. Oncologists and intervention team members were satisfied with the study implementation and intervention delivery. DISCUSSION Adherence to recommendations was variable. Adherence to laboratory investigations and further imaging were generally high but much lower for recommendations regarding psychosocial support. Further collaborative work with older adults with cancer is needed to understand how to optimize the intervention to be consistent with patient goals, priorities, and values to ensure maximal impact on health outcomes.
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- Martine Puts
- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, Amiri Hospital, Ministry of Health, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, University Health Network, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, University Health Network, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology, R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre, Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer center, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Medical Oncology, the Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medical Oncology, Mount Sinai Hospital, Sinai Health System, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Medical Oncology & Hematology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Medical Oncology & Hematology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Public Health School, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Medicine and Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University Health Network and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Benson JJ, Washington KT, Landon OJ, Chakurian DE, Demiris G, Oliver DP. When Family Life Contributes to Cancer Caregiver Burden in Palliative Care. JOURNAL OF FAMILY NURSING 2023; 29:275-287. [PMID: 37190779 PMCID: PMC10330805 DOI: 10.1177/10748407231167545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The difficulties of caring for a family member with advanced cancer are well documented. Support from a caregiver's social network-especially other family-is vital to reducing caregiver burden and psychological distress. However, the family environment is not always supportive as reports of family conflict and dissatisfaction with support are common. Despite knowing that family relationships are complex, little is known about the types of family stress that caregivers of advanced cancer patients face in their daily lives. To address this gap, researchers applied concepts from the double ABCX model to conduct a reflexive thematic analysis of interviews with 63 caregivers of cancer patients receiving outpatient palliative care. Four themes of family stress were identified: failed support, relational tensions, denial, and additional care work. Findings inform clinical assessment and caregiver intervention development by revealing the importance of measuring the mundane machinations of family life for caregivers of adult cancer patients.
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- Jacquelyn J. Benson
- Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine, Department Medicine, Division of Palliative Medicine
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- Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine, Department Medicine, Division of Palliative Medicine
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- University of Missouri, College of Education and Human Development, Department of Human Development and Family Science
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- University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Department of Biobehavioral and Health Sciences
- University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics
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- Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine, Department Medicine, Division of Palliative Medicine
- Goldfarb School of Nursing, Barnes-Jewish College
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Barben J, Billa O, Collot J, Collot T, Manckoundia P, Bengrine-Lefevre L, Dabakuyo-Yonli TS, Quipourt V. Quality of life and perceived burden of the primary caregiver of patients aged 70 and over with cancer 5 years after initial treatment. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:147. [PMID: 36729239 PMCID: PMC9892678 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07594-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE Long-term effects of being the primary caregiver of an older patient with cancer are not known. This study aimed to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in primary caregivers of patients aged 70 and older with cancer, 5 years after initial treatment. Secondly, to compare the HRQoL between former primary caregivers whose caregiving relationship had ceased (primary caregiver no longer directly assisting the patient because of patient death or removal to another city or admission to an institution) and current caregivers, and to determine the perceived burden of the primary caregivers. METHODS Prospective observational study including primary caregivers of patients aged 70 and older with cancer. HRQoL and perceived burden were assessed using the SF-12 and Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) at baseline and 5 years after initial treatment. RESULTS Ninety-six caregivers were initially included; at 5 years, 46 caregivers completed the SF-12 and ZBI between June 15 and October 26, 2020. Primary caregiver's HRQoL scores had significantly decreased over time for physical functioning (mean difference = -10, p=0.04), vitality (MD= -10.5, p=0.02), and role emotional (MD= -8.1, p=0.01) dimensions. The comparison at 5 years according to caregiving status showed no difference for all HRQoL dimensions. There was no decrease in perceived burden at 5 years. CONCLUSION Some dimensions of HRQoL decreased at 5 years with a stable low perceived burden. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT04478903.
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- Jérémy Barben
- Department of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Hospital of Champmaillot, University Hospital, Dijon, France. .,Geriatric Oncology Coordination Unit in Burgundy, University Hospital, Dijon, France. .,Breast and Gynaecological Cancer Registry, Centre George François Leclerc, Dijon, France. .,National Clinical Research Platform for Quality of Life in Oncology, Dijon, France. .,UMR INSERM U1231, University of Burgundy, Dijon, France.
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- Breast and Gynaecological Cancer Registry, Centre George François Leclerc, Dijon, France ,National Clinical Research Platform for Quality of Life in Oncology, Dijon, France ,UMR INSERM U1231, University of Burgundy, Dijon, France
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- Department of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Hospital of Champmaillot, University Hospital, Dijon, France
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- Medical Oncology Department, Centre George François Leclerc, Dijon, France
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- Department of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Hospital of Champmaillot, University Hospital, Dijon, France ,UMR INSERM U1093, University of Burgundy, Dijon, France
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- Geriatric Oncology Coordination Unit in Burgundy, University Hospital, Dijon, France ,Medical Oncology Department, Centre George François Leclerc, Dijon, France
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- Breast and Gynaecological Cancer Registry, Centre George François Leclerc, Dijon, France ,National Clinical Research Platform for Quality of Life in Oncology, Dijon, France ,UMR INSERM U1231, University of Burgundy, Dijon, France
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- Department of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Hospital of Champmaillot, University Hospital, Dijon, France ,Geriatric Oncology Coordination Unit in Burgundy, University Hospital, Dijon, France
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Yilmaz S, Janelsins MC, Flannery M, Culakova E, Wells M, Lin PJ, Loh KP, Epstein R, Kamen C, Kleckner AS, Norton SA, Plumb S, Alberti S, Doyle K, Porto M, Weber M, Dukelow N, Magnuson A, Kehoe LA, Nightingale G, Jensen-Battaglia M, Mustian KM, Mohile SG. Protocol paper: Multi-site, cluster-randomized clinical trial for optimizing functional outcomes of older cancer survivors after chemotherapy. J Geriatr Oncol 2022; 13:892-903. [PMID: 35292232 PMCID: PMC9283231 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2022.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cancer survivors over the age of 65 have unique needs due to the higher prevalence of functional and cognitive impairment, comorbidities, geriatric syndromes, and greater need for social support after chemotherapy. In this study, we will evaluate whether a Geriatric Evaluation and Management-Survivorship (GEMS) intervention improves functional outcomes important to older cancer survivors following chemotherapy. METHODS A cluster-randomized trial will be conducted in approximately 30 community oncology practices affiliated with the University of Rochester Cancer Center (URCC) National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Research Base. Participating sites will be randomized to the GEMS intervention, which includes Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP)-directed geriatric evaluation and management (GEM), and Survivorship Health Education (SHE) that is combined with Exercise for Cancer Patients (EXCAP©®), or usual care. Cancer survivors will be recruited from community oncology practices (of participating oncology physicians and APPs) after the enrolled clinicians have consented and completed a baseline survey. We will enroll 780 cancer survivors aged 65 years and older who have completed curative-intent chemotherapy for a solid tumor malignancy within four weeks of study enrollment. Cancer survivors will be asked to choose one caregiver to also participate for a total up to 780 caregivers. The primary aim is to compare the effectiveness of GEMS for improving patient-reported physical function at six months. The secondary aim is to compare effectiveness of GEMS for improving patient-reported cognitive function at six months. Tertiary aims include comparing the effectiveness of GEMS for improving: 1) Patient-reported physical function at twelve months; 2) objectively assessed physical function at six and twelve months; and 3) patient-reported cognitive function at twelve months and objectively assessed cognitive function at six and twelve months. Exploratory health care aims include: 1) Survivor satisfaction with care, 2) APP communication with primary care physicians (PCPs), 3) completion of referral appointments, and 4) hospitalizations at six and twelve months. Exploratory caregiver aims include: 1) Caregiver distress; 2) caregiver quality of life; 3) caregiver burden; and 4) satisfaction with patient care at six and twelve months. DISCUSSION If successful, GEMS would be an option for a standardized APP-led survivorship care intervention. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.govNCT05006482, registered on August 9, 2021.
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- S Yilmaz
- Division of Supportive Care in Cancer, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA; Geriatric Oncology Research, James P Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA.
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- Division of Supportive Care in Cancer, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Supportive Care in Cancer, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Geriatric Oncology Research, James P Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Supportive Care in Cancer, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, James P Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine Research, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Supportive Care in Cancer, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Pain and Translational Symptom Science, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Geriatric Oncology Research, James P Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Supportive Care in Cancer, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Supportive Care in Cancer, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Supportive Care in Cancer, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, James P Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Supportive Care in Cancer, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Jefferson College of Pharmacy, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Geriatric Oncology Research, James P Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Supportive Care in Cancer, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Geriatric Oncology Research, James P Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA; Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, James P Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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Marte C, George LS, Rutherford SC, Ouyang DJ, Martin P, Leonard JP, Trevino KM. Unmet mental health needs in patients with advanced B-cell lymphomas. Palliat Support Care 2022; 20:328-333. [PMID: 35713350 PMCID: PMC9843817 DOI: 10.1017/s1478951521001164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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CONTEXT Existing research on psychological distress and mental health service utilization has focused on common types of solid tumor cancers, leaving significant gaps in our understanding of patients experiencing rare forms of hematologic cancers. OBJECTIVE To examine distress, quality of life, and mental health service utilization among patients with aggressive, refractory B-cell lymphomas. METHOD Patients (n = 26) with B-cell lymphomas that relapsed after first- or second-line treatment completed self-report measures of distress (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) and quality of life (Short-Form Health Survey, SF-12). Patients also reported whether they had utilized mental health treatment since their cancer diagnosis. RESULTS Approximately 42% (n = 11) of patients reported elevated levels of psychological distress. Of patients with elevated distress, only one quarter (27.2%; n = 3) received mental health treatment, while more than half did not receive mental health treatment (54.5%; n = 6), and 18.1% (n = 2) did not want treatment. Patients with elevated distress reported lower mental quality of life than patients without elevated distress [F (1, 25) = 15.32, p = 0.001]. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESULTS A significant proportion of patients with advanced, progressive, B-cell lymphomas may experience elevated levels of distress. Yet, few of these distressed patients receive mental health treatment. Findings highlight the need to better identify and address barriers to mental health service utilization among patients with B-cell lymphoma, including among distressed patients who decline treatment.
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
- New York Presbyterian, New York, NY
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
- New York Presbyterian, New York, NY
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Utley M, Adeyanju T, Bernardo B, Paskett ED, Krok-Schoen JL. The association between mental health, social support and physical health outcomes among older female cancer survivors. J Geriatr Oncol 2022; 13:834-838. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2022.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Asrat B, Lund C, Ambaw F, Schneider M. Acceptability and feasibility of peer-administered group interpersonal therapy for depression for people living with HIV/AIDS-a pilot study in Northwest Ethiopia. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2021; 7:147. [PMID: 34321104 PMCID: PMC8317371 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-021-00889-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Psychological treatments are widely tested and have been effective in treating depressive symptoms. However, implementation of psychological treatments in the real world and in diverse populations remains difficult due to several interacting barriers. In this study, we assessed the acceptability and feasibility of peer-administered group interpersonal therapy for depressive symptoms among people living with HIV/AIDS in Northwest Ethiopia. METHOD We conducted a single-arm, peer-administered, group interpersonal therapy intervention with eight weekly sessions from 15 August to 15 December 2019 among people living with HIV/AIDS in Northwest Ethiopia. Four interpersonal therapy groups were formed for the intervention with a total of 31 participants. RESULTS Of the 31 recruited participants, 29 completed the intervention providing a retention rate of 93.5%. The process of the intervention and its outcomes were highly acceptable as most participants expressed success in resolving their psychosocial problems, adjusting to life changes and coping with stigma. The intervention was also reported to be feasible despite anticipated barriers such as access to transportation, perceived stigma and confidentiality concerns. The post-intervention assessment revealed significant reduction in depressive symptoms (mean difference (MD) = 9.92; t = - 7.82; 95% CI, - 12.54, - 7.31; p < 0.001), improvement in perceived social support (MD = 0.79; t = 2.84; 95% CI, 0.22, 1.37; p = 0.009) and quality of life (MD = 0.39; t = 4.58; 95% CI, 0.21, 0.56; p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Group interpersonal therapy is feasible and acceptable, and people living with HIV/AIDS can benefit from group interpersonal therapy in managing depressive symptoms and in improving perceived social support and quality of life. Future studies should examine the effectiveness of group interpersonal therapy in this setting.
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- Biksegn Asrat
- Alan J Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
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- Alan J Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- Centre for Global Mental Health, King's Global Health Institute, Health Services and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
- Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Alan J Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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Moon Z, Zuchowski M, Moss-Morris R, Hunter MS, Norton S, Hughes LD. Disparities in access to mobile devices and e-health literacy among breast cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 2021; 30:117-126. [PMID: 34236506 PMCID: PMC8264175 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06407-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background The number of e-health interventions developed for breast cancer survivors continues to increase. However, issues with engagement and retention are common. This study aimed to explore e-health literacy rates and access to smartphones and tablets in a large sample of breast cancer survivors. Methods In study 1, women were recruited from outpatient breast clinics across England and Wales. Eligible women were asked to complete a questionnaire pack to assess their access to devices and their e-health literacy. Multiple regression analyses were run to assess the relationship between technology access and e-health literacy with sociodemographic variables such as age, social deprivation, and education. Study 2 presents a smaller sample recruited through social media who answered a questionnaire relating to use of mobile devices and e-health, and apps. Results Two thousand nine women participated in the study. Seventy-one percent had access to a smartphone, 54% had access to a tablet, and 20% did not have access to either device. Multiple logistic regressions showed that women who were younger, had higher levels of education, and who were from less deprived areas were more likely to have access to either device. Poorer e-health literacy was associated with being older, having less education, and not having access to a mobile device. Conclusions Whilst the results show relatively widespread access to mobile devices, there is evidence of a digital divide across some groups. Online interventions should be developed with consideration of individuals who are less e-health-literate and less technologically adept in order to increase the likelihood of engagement. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00520-021-06407-2.
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- Zoe Moon
- Health Psychology Section, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, 5th Floor Bermondsey Wing, Guy's Hospital, London, SE1 9RT, UK
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- Health Psychology Section, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, 5th Floor Bermondsey Wing, Guy's Hospital, London, SE1 9RT, UK
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- Health Psychology Section, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, 5th Floor Bermondsey Wing, Guy's Hospital, London, SE1 9RT, UK
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- Health Psychology Section, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, 5th Floor Bermondsey Wing, Guy's Hospital, London, SE1 9RT, UK
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- Health Psychology Section, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, 5th Floor Bermondsey Wing, Guy's Hospital, London, SE1 9RT, UK
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- Health Psychology Section, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, 5th Floor Bermondsey Wing, Guy's Hospital, London, SE1 9RT, UK
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Trevino KM, Martin P, Saracino R, Leonard JP. Unmet need for mental health services in indolent lymphoma: age differences over one-year post-diagnosis. Leuk Lymphoma 2021; 62:1370-1378. [PMID: 34082646 PMCID: PMC8188610 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2021.1872071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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This study examined distress and mental health service use in patients with newly diagnosed indolent lymphoma over the first-year post-diagnosis, as well as differences by age. Patients with indolent lymphoma completed online self-report measure of distress and whether they accessed mental health services (Yes/No) every four months for a total of four surveys. The baseline sample consisted of 74 patients; 41.9% were age 65 years and older, 24.3% endorsed elevated distress, and 16.2% accessed mental health services. Across time, less than half (36.4-46.7%) of distressed patients accessed mental health services. In patients younger than 65 years, a greater proportion of distressed than non-distressed patients accessed mental health services. However, distress was not associated with mental health service use in older adults. Future research should evaluate issues driving distress and access to mental health care in patients with indolent lymphomas, including age-based approaches.
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Trevino KM, Saracino RM, Roth AJ. Symptomatology, assessment, and treatment of anxiety in older adults with cancer. J Geriatr Oncol 2020; 12:316-319. [PMID: 32565145 PMCID: PMC7303031 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2020.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Kelly M Trevino
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 641 Lexington Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10022, United States of America.
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 641 Lexington Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10022, United States of America
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 641 Lexington Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10022, United States of America
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The Mixed-Method 5W2D Approach for Health System Stakeholders Analysis in Quality of Care: An Application to the Moroccan Context. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16162899. [PMID: 31412655 PMCID: PMC6719162 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16162899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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(1) Background: Quality of care (QC) is not only about satisfying patients, but also about satisfying the various health system stakeholders (HSS). This makes it a complex and difficult objective to achieve. This study aims at proposing a methodological framework for identifying HSS, prioritizing them in QC, and analyzing their interrelationships. (2) Methods: The proposed framework is the mixed-method 5W2D approach, which uses a combination of three basic methods: the 5W questioning technique (What, Who, Why, Where, and When), the Delphi method, and the Decision making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) technique. It consists of three interdependent phases. First of all, a preliminary list of HSS is established based on a systematic literature review, which is then projected and adapted to the national context using the 5W questioning technique. Secondly, the identified HSS are classified in order according to their influence and impact on QC by employing Delphi method. Thirdly, the interrelationships between HSS are determined and analyzed by applying DEMATEL technique. An application of 5W2D is conducted in the Moroccan context as its health system involves a wide range of stakeholders. (3) Results: Results defined 17 groups of HSS, whose prioritization led to three groups that are at the core of the health system: patients and their families, health personnel, and government. Roles and expectations of these groups regarding QC are divergent and contradictory, which require making trade-offs. The findings of this study intend to guide the development of inclusive strategies and policies that involve key stakeholders for QC assessment and improvement.
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Pergolotti M, Alfano CM, Cernich AN, Yabroff KR, Manning PR, Moor JS, Hahn EE, Cheville AL, Mohile SG. A health services research agenda to fully integrate cancer rehabilitation into oncology care. Cancer 2019; 125:3908-3916. [DOI: 10.1002/cncr.32382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Revised: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Mackenzi Pergolotti
- ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, Select Medical Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania
- Department of Occupational Therapy Colorado State University Fort Collins Colorado
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- National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development National Institutes of Health Rockville Maryland
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- Surveillance and Health Services Research, Intramural Research Department American Cancer Society Inc Atlanta Georgia
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- ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, Select Medical Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences National Cancer Institute Rockville Maryland
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- Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California Pasadena California
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota
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- Department of Medicine University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester New York
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Kehoe LA, Xu H, Duberstein P, Loh KP, Culakova E, Canin B, Hurria A, Dale W, Wells M, Gilmore N, Kleckner AS, Lund J, Kamen C, Flannery M, Hoerger M, Hopkins JO, Liu JJ, Geer J, Epstein R, Mohile SG. Quality of Life of Caregivers of Older Patients with Advanced Cancer. J Am Geriatr Soc 2019; 67:969-977. [PMID: 30924548 PMCID: PMC7818364 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2018] [Revised: 12/03/2018] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the relationships between aging-related domains captured by geriatric assessment (GA) for older patients with advanced cancer and caregivers' emotional health and quality of life (QOL). DESIGN In this cross sectional study of baseline data from a nationwide investigation of older patients and their caregivers, patients completed a GA that included validated tests to evaluate eight domains of health (eg, function, cognition). SETTING Thirty-one community oncology practices throughout the United States. PARTICIPANTS Enrolled patients were aged 70 and older, had one or more GA domain impaired, and had an incurable solid tumor malignancy or lymphoma. Each could choose one caregiver to enroll. MEASUREMENTS Caregivers completed the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, Distress Thermometer, Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (depression), and Short Form Health Survey-12 (SF-12 for QOL). Separate multivariate linear or logistic regression models were used to examine the association of the number and type of patient GA impairments with caregiver outcomes, controlling for patient and caregiver covariates. RESULTS A total of 541 patients were enrolled, 414 with a caregiver. Almost half (43.5%) of the caregivers screened positive for distress, 24.4% for anxiety, and 18.9% for depression. Higher numbers of patient GA domain impairments were associated with caregiver depression (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.29; P < .001], caregiver physical health on SF-12 (regression coefficient [β] = -1.24; P < .001), and overall caregiver QOL (β = -1.14; P < .01). Impaired patient function was associated with lower caregiver QOL (β = -4.11; P < .001). Impaired patient nutrition was associated with caregiver depression (aOR = 2.08; P < .01). Lower caregiver age, caregiver comorbidity, and patient distress were also associated with worse caregiver outcomes. CONCLUSION Patient GA impairments were associated with poorer emotional health and lower QOL of caregivers. J Am Geriatr Soc 67:969-977, 2019.
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- Lee A. Kehoe
- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- SCOREboard Advisory Group, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA
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- City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA
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- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Southeast Clinical Oncology Research (SCOR) Consortium NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP); Novant Health-GWSM
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- Metro-Minnesota NCORP, St Louis Park, MN
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- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- URCC NCORP Research Base, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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Huang LW, Smith AK, Wong ML. Who Will Care for the Caregivers? Increased Needs When Caring for Frail Older Adults With Cancer. J Am Geriatr Soc 2019; 67:873-876. [PMID: 30924526 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Li-Wen Huang
- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, San Francisco, California.,Division of Geriatrics, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, California
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Trevino KM, Canin B, Healy C, Moran S, Trochim WM, Martin P, Pillemer K, Sirey JA, Reid MC. Bridging the Gap Between Aging Research and Practice: A New Strategy for Enhancing the Consensus Workshop Model. J Appl Gerontol 2018; 39:677-680. [PMID: 30058433 DOI: 10.1177/0733464818791433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objectives: The Cornell Research-to-Practice (RTP) Consensus Workshop Model is a strategy for bridging the gap between aging research and practice but lacks a technique for evaluating the relative importance of ideas. This project assessed the feasibility of adding a quantitative survey to the RTP model to address this gap. Method: Older adults with cancer (OACs), OAC caregivers, researchers, clinicians, and advocacy organization representatives participated in a RTP workshop on implementing psychological interventions for OACs. Following an in-person workshop, participants completed surveys assessing the relative importance of barriers and strategies for psychological intervention implementation. Results: Seventeen of 35 participants completed the survey, the majority of which were likely clinicians. Barriers and strategies to implementation rated as having the greatest impact were associated with the care team and institutional factors. Conclusion: Quantitative ratings add novel information to the RTP model that could potentially enhance the model's impact on aging research and practice.
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- Kelly M Trevino
- Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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