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Taghdiri A. Anthracycline-induced hypertension in pediatric cancer survivors: unveiling the long-term cardiovascular risks. Egypt Heart J 2024; 76:71. [PMID: 38849680 PMCID: PMC11161443 DOI: 10.1186/s43044-024-00506-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Long-term cardiovascular complications are common among pediatric cancer survivors, and anthracycline-induced hypertension has become an essential reason for concern. Compared to non-cancer controls, survivors have a higher prevalence of hypertension, and as they age, their incidence rises, offering significant dangers to cardiovascular health. MAIN BODY Research demonstrates that exposure to anthracyclines is a major factor in the development of hypertension in children who have survived cancer. Research emphasizes the frequency and risk factors of anthracycline-induced hypertension, highlighting the significance of routine measurement and management of blood pressure. Furthermore, cardiovascular toxicities, such as hypertension, after anthracycline-based therapy are a crucial be concerned, especially for young adults and adolescents. Childhood cancer survivors deal with a variety of cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathy, which are made worse by high blood pressure. In order to prevent long-term complications, it is essential to screen for and monitor for anthracycline-induced hypertension. Echocardiography and cardiac biomarkers serve as essential tools for early detection and treatment. In order to lower cardiovascular risks in pediatric cancer survivors, comprehensive management strategies must include lifestyle and medication interventions in addition to survivor-centered care programs. SHORT CONCLUSION Proactive screening, monitoring, and management measures are necessary for juvenile cancer survivors due to the substantial issue of anthracycline-induced hypertension in their long-term care. To properly include these strategies into survivor-ship programs, oncologists, cardiologists, and primary care physicians need to collaborate together. The quality of life for pediatric cancer survivors can be enhanced by reducing the cardiovascular risks linked to anthracycline therapy and promoting survivor-centered care and research.
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- Andia Taghdiri
- Faculty of Medicine, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia.
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Jung W, Ahn A, Lee G, Kong S, Kang D, Lee D, Kim TE, Shim YM, Kim HK, Cho J, Cho J, Shin DW. Supporting Life Adjustment in Patients With Lung Cancer Through a Comprehensive Care Program: Protocol for a Controlled Before-and-After Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2024; 13:e54707. [PMID: 38349712 PMCID: PMC10900087 DOI: 10.2196/54707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Lung cancer diagnosis affects an individual's quality of life as well as physical and emotional functioning. Information on survivorship care tends to be introduced at the end of treatment, but early intervention may affect posttreatment adjustment. However, to the best of our knowledge, no study has explored the effect of early information intervention on the return to work, family, and societal roles of lung cancer survivors. OBJECTIVE We report the study protocol of a comprehensive care prehabilitation intervention designed to facilitate lung cancer survivors' psychological adjustment after treatment. METHODS A comprehensive care program was developed based on a literature review and a qualitative study of patients with lung cancer and health professionals. The Lung Cancer Comprehensive Care Program consists of educational videos and follow-up visits by a family medicine physician. To prevent contamination, the control group received routine education, whereas the intervention group received routine care and intervention. Both groups completed questionnaires before surgery (T0) and at 1-month (T1), 6-month (T2), and 1-year (T3) follow-up visits after surgery. The primary outcome was survivors' psychological adjustment to cancer 6 months after pulmonary resection. RESULTS The historical control group (n=441) was recruited from September 8, 2021, to April 20, 2022, and the intervention group (n=350) was recruited from April 22, 2022, to October 17, 2022. All statistical analyses will be performed upon completion of the study. CONCLUSIONS This study examined the effectiveness of an intervention that provided general and tailored informational support to lung cancer survivors, ranging from before to the end of treatment. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05078918; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05078918. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/54707.
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- Wonyoung Jung
- Department of Family Medicine and Supportive Care Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Psychology and Philosophy, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, United States
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- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Clinical Research Design and Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Science & Technology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Clinical Research Design and Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Science & Technology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Clinical Research Design and Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Science & Technology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine and Supportive Care Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Clinical Research Design and Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Science & Technology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Bateman J, Egan R, Maclennan K. 'Survivorship care is one big gap': a qualitative study of post-treatment supportive care in Aotearoa New Zealand. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:594. [PMID: 37291526 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09580-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study focuses on the provision of supportive care services and programmes for cancer survivors post-treatment in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). It aims to aid our understanding of an often challenging and fragmented phase of cancer survivorship, and lay the groundwork for future research into the development of survivorship care in NZ. METHODS This study employed a qualitative design using semi-structured interviews with a range of healthcare providers (n = 47) involved in service provision for cancer survivors post active treatment, including supportive care providers; clinical and allied health providers; primary health providers; and Māori health providers. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS We found that cancer survivors in NZ face a range of psycho-social and physical issues post-treatment. The provision of supportive care to meet these needs is currently fragmented and inequitable. The key barriers to improved supportive care provision for cancer survivors post-treatment include a lack of capacity and resources within the existing cancer care framework; divergent attitudes to survivorship care within the cancer care workforce; and a lack of clarity around whose responsibility post-treatment survivorship care is. CONCLUSIONS Post-treatment cancer survivorship should be established as a distinct phase of cancer care. Measures could include greater leadership in the survivorship space; the implementation of a survivorship model(s) of care; and the use of survivorship care plans; all of which could help improve referral pathways, and clarify clinical responsibility for post-treatment survivorship care.
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- Jerram Bateman
- Social and Behavioural Research Unit, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand.
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- Social and Behavioural Research Unit, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Ngāi Tahu Māori Health Research Unit, Division of Health Sciences, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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Saunders CM, Stafford L, Hickey M. Surviving and thriving after breast cancer treatment. Med J Aust 2022; 217:225-227. [PMID: 35964257 PMCID: PMC9546097 DOI: 10.5694/mja2.51671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- University of Melbourne Melbourne VIC
- Royal Melbourne Hospital Melbourne VIC
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- University of Melbourne Melbourne VIC
- Royal Women's Hospital Melbourne VIC
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Risendal B, Westfall JM, Zittleman L, Hodgson C, Garrington T, Sutter C, Jarrell L, LeBlanc W, Overholser L. Impact of Cancer Survivorship Care Training on Rural Primary Care Practice Teams: a Mixed Methods Approach. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2022; 37:71-80. [PMID: 32974812 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-020-01788-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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With the increasing numbers of individuals surviving a diagnosis of cancer, an aging population, and more individuals experiencing multi-morbidity, primary care providers (PCPs) are seeing more patients with a history of cancer. Effective strategies are needed to adequately prepare the primary care workforce for the phase of cancer care now widely recognized as survivorship. A survivorship education program for rural primary care practices was developed using a community engagement process and delivered at the practice level by community health liaisons. A mixed method approach was used to evaluate the program impact which included a questionnaire and interviews. Descriptive analyses and generalized linear regression were used to evaluate quantitative outcomes from the questionnaires. Immersion crystallization was used to define themes from the qualitative components. Thirty-two (32) practices participated, averaging 10.3 team members/practice. The percent of correct responses to the knowledge questionnaire increased significantly, almost doubling between baseline and post-test (25% vs 46%, p < .001). Four major themes emerged from the interviews which included positive impact of the training, putting the training into practice, intention to change care delivery, contextual influences in survivorship care. Evidence from the cancer survivorship education program evaluation supports its value to key stakeholders and the potential wider dissemination of the iSurvive Program. These data also suggest the need for additional investigation into other ways beyond education that primary care practices can be supported to ensure the needs of the growing cancer survivor population in the US are met.
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- Betsy Risendal
- Department of Community and Behavioral Health, Colorado School of Public Health, 13001 E 17th Place, Building 500, Room 3350, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA.
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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Lyson HC, Haggstrom D, Bentz M, Obeng-Gyasi S, Dixit N, Sarkar U. Communicating Critical Information to Cancer Survivors: an Assessment of Survivorship Care Plans in Use in Diverse Healthcare Settings. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2021; 36:981-989. [PMID: 32128714 PMCID: PMC7483188 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-020-01725-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Survivorship care plans (SCPs) serve to communicate critical information needed for cancer survivors' long-term follow-up care. The extent to which SCPs are tailored to meet the specific needs of underserved patient populations is understudied. To fill this gap, this study aimed to assess the content and communication appropriateness of SCPs collected from diverse healthcare settings. We analyzed collected SCPs (n = 16) for concordance with Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations for SCP content and for communication appropriateness using the Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM) instrument. All plans failed to incorporate all IOM criteria, with the majority of plans (n = 11) incorporating less than 60% of recommended content. The average reading grade level of all the plans was 14, and only one plan received a superior rating for cultural appropriateness. There is significant variation in the format and content of SCPs used in diverse hospital settings and most plans are not written at an appropriate reading grade level nor tailored for underserved and/or minority patient populations. Co-designing SCPs with diverse patient populations is crucial to ensure that these documents are meeting the needs and preferences of all cancer survivors.
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- Helena C Lyson
- University of California San Francisco, Division of General Internal Medicine, Center for Vulnerable Populations at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Avenue, UCSF Box 1364, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
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- VA Health Services Research and Development Center for Health Information and Communication, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
- Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
- Center for Health Services Research, Regenstrief Institute, Inc., 1481 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- University of California Berkeley, School of Public Health, 2121 Berkeley Way #5302, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Indiana University Simon Cancer Center, 535 Barnhill Drive RT 440, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, 995 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94110, USA
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- University of California San Francisco, Division of General Internal Medicine, Center for Vulnerable Populations at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Avenue, UCSF Box 1364, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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Mollica MA, Mayer DK, Oeffinger KC, Kim Y, Buckenmaier SS, Sivaram S, Muha C, Taib NA, Andritsch E, Asuzu CC, Bochis OV, Diaz S, Trill MD, Garcia PJ, Grassi L, Uchitomi Y, Shaikh AJ, Jefford M, Lee HJ, Johansen C, Luyirika E, Maher EJ, Mallillin MMB, Maniragaba T, Mehnert-Theuerkauf A, Pramesh CS, Siesling S, Spira O, Sussman J, Tang L, Hai NV, Yalcin S, Jacobsen PB. Follow-Up Care for Breast and Colorectal Cancer Across the Globe: Survey Findings From 27 Countries. JCO Glob Oncol 2021; 6:1394-1411. [PMID: 32955943 PMCID: PMC7529533 DOI: 10.1200/go.20.00180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to describe follow-up care for breast and colorectal cancer survivors in countries with varying levels of resources and highlight challenges regarding posttreatment survivorship care. METHODS We surveyed one key stakeholder from each of 27 countries with expertise in survivorship care on questions including the components/structure of follow-up care, delivery of treatment summaries and survivorship care plans, and involvement of primary care in survivorship. Descriptive analyses were performed to characterize results across countries and variations between the WHO income categories (low, middle, high). We also performed a qualitative content analysis of narratives related to survivorship care challenges to identify major themes. RESULTS Seven low- or /lower-middle-income countries (LIC/LMIC), seven upper-middle-income countries (UMIC), and 13 high-income countries (HICs) were included in this study. Results indicate that 44.4% of countries with a National Cancer Control Plan currently address survivorship care. Additional findings indicate that HICs use guidelines more often than those in LICs/LMICs and UMICs. There was great variation among countries regardless of income level. Common challenges include issues with workforce, communication and care coordination, distance/transportation issues, psychosocial support, and lack of focus on follow-up care. CONCLUSION This information can guide researchers, providers, and policy makers in efforts to improve the quality of survivorship care on a national and global basis. As the number of cancer survivors increases globally, countries will need to prioritize their long-term needs. Future efforts should focus on efforts to bridge oncology and primary care, building international partnerships, and implementation of guidelines.
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Graddip Genet Counsell, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu Facultatea de Medicina, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo Facultad Ciencias de la Salud, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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- Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranon, Madrid, Spain
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- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation and University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Israel Cancer Association, Givatayim, Israel
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- Peking University Cancer Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Hacettepe University Institute of Cancer, Ankara, Turkey
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Yang LS, Ma CT, Chan CH, Luk MS, Woo HK, Lee VWY, Leung AWK, Lee SLK, Yeung NCY, Li CK, Cheung YT. Awareness of diagnosis, treatment and risk of late effects in Chinese survivors of childhood cancer in Hong Kong. Health Expect 2021; 24:1473-1486. [PMID: 34101943 PMCID: PMC8369092 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND For survivors of childhood cancer, awareness of personal health risks is a critical component of long-term health management. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the awareness of the diagnosis, treatment and risk of late effects among survivors of childhood cancer in Hong Kong. METHODS Between June 2019 and March 2020, this cross-sectional study recruited 155 adult survivors (mean age = 26.9, standard deviation [SD] = 6.4 years) and 45 parents of paediatric survivors (mean age = 11.1, SD = 3.6 years) from a long-term follow-up clinic. At >10 years post-treatment (mean = 13.4, SD = 7.6 years), they completed a structured questionnaire to report their cancer-specific knowledge. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to identify clinical, socioeconomic and behavioural factors associated with poor awareness. RESULTS The majority of participants accurately recalled their diagnoses (73.5%) and major treatment modalities (chemotherapy 92.4%, radiation 82.9% and surgery 88.2%). However, less than half (45%) of the participants recognized more than 25% of the total late effects for which they were at risk. The highest levels of awareness were reported for endocrine problems (49%), neurocognitive impairment (44%) and secondary cancers (43%), and the lowest for peripheral neuropathy (21%) and vision problems (23%). Compared with survivors of haematological malignancies, those of central nervous system (CNS) tumours (standardized estimate [B] = -9.33, 95% confidence interval [95% CI]: -13.41 to -5.26) and non-CNS solid tumours (B = -8.47, 95% CI: -12.39 to -4.94) had less knowledge about their diagnosis. Retaining medical records (P < .0001) and better medical information-seeking habits (P = .048) were associated with better awareness. CONCLUSIONS Survivors of childhood cancer in Hong Kong have deficient awareness of their personal health risks. They may benefit from the provision of a survivorship care plan and personalized education regarding treatment-related late effects. PATIENT CONTRIBUTION Patients contributed in designing the study tools. Results were presented at a non-governmental organization.
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- Lok Sum Yang
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Hong Kong Children's Hospital, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.,Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Hong Kong Children's Hospital, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Hong Kong Children's Hospital, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.,Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.,Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Development of a Survivorship Care Plan (SCP) Program for Rural Latina Breast Cancer Patients: Proyecto Mariposa-Application of Intervention Mapping. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17165784. [PMID: 32785081 PMCID: PMC7460525 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17165784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Latina breast cancer survivors are less likely to receive a comprehensive Survivorship Care Plan (SCP) than non-Latina Whites. Evidence-based and theory driven interventions are needed to promote a culturally and linguistically responsive SCP. This paper describes the application of Intervention Mapping (IM) in the development of Proyecto Mariposa, a comprehensive SCP program targeting Latina breast cancer survivors living in a rural U.S.–Mexico border region. We conducted a needs assessment using focus groups (n = 40) and individual interviews (n = 4) with stakeholders to elicit their needs and preferences relating to SCPs and SCP aid (Step1). Content analysis of transcripts was conducted using Atlas.ti. The findings informed the development of a matrix of change objectives where we selected specific behavioral theories to ground the practical application of the SCP program (Step 2). We identified behavioral theories and the practical application of behavioral change (Step 3) and designed and developed a comprehensive SCP program which consisted of a culturally—and linguistically—adapted SCP document and animated video as an SCP aid (Step 4). The systematic application of the IM framework resulted in the development of a comprehensive and culturally tailored SCP intervention. Stakeholder active involvement in the cultural tailoring of the program was imperative and strengthens the SCP intervention.
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Zheng Z, Yabroff KR. The Long Shadow of Childhood Cancer: Lasting Risk of Medical Financial Hardship. J Natl Cancer Inst 2020; 111:105-106. [PMID: 30085202 DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djy122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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- Zhiyuan Zheng
- Surveillance and Health Services Research Program, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA
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Impact of treatment summaries for cancer survivors: a systematic review. J Cancer Surviv 2020; 14:405-416. [PMID: 32030627 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-020-00859-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE As a treatment summary (TS) documents information for follow-up care, it is believed to be an important communication tool for the patient, their GP, and other health professionals. The aim of this systematic review (SR) was to evaluate the impact of receiving a TS for cancer survivors when compared to receiving standard care and to identify knowledge gaps to inform future research. METHODS A systematic search of electronic databases and grey literature was undertaken from August 2018 to October 2018. Studies were included if participants (cancer survivors) were over 18 years of age and had received a TS, and if outcomes for TS could be separated from other survivorship interventions. The McMaster Critical Appraisal Tool was used to evaluate the methodological quality of the included studies. A narrative synthesis of the study outcomes was then conducted. RESULTS Seven studies (one prospective cohort and six cross-sectional studies) met the inclusion criteria. The impact of TS was assessed using widely varied outcomes in these studies. Overall, receipt of a TS was related to greater patient understanding and perception of the quality of care provided. However, caution is required when interpreting these results due to methodological limitations. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review found that TS may have a positive impact on patient understandings about and perceptions of cancer care. However, more robust research including perspectives of cancer survivors is required. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS TS could play an important role for cancer survivors especially in terms of knowledge of cancer care.
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Caring for the Pediatric, Adolescent, or Young Adult Patient with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Semin Oncol Nurs 2019; 35:150956. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2019.150956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Decker K, Moineddin R, Kendell C, Urquhart R, Biswanger N, Groome P, McBride ML, Winget M, Whitehead M, Grunfeld E. Changes in primary care provider utilization by phase of care for women diagnosed with breast cancer: a CanIMPACT longitudinal cohort study. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2019; 20:161. [PMID: 31752693 PMCID: PMC6873454 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-019-1052-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Primary care providers (PCPs) have always played an important role in cancer diagnosis. There is increasing awareness of the importance of their role during treatment and survivorship. We examined changes in PCP utilization from pre-diagnosis to survival for women diagnosed with breast cancer, factors associated with being a high user of primary care, and variation across four Canadian provinces. METHODS The cohorts included women 18+ years of age diagnosed with stage I-III invasive breast cancer in years 2007-2012 in British Columbia (BC), Manitoba (MB), Ontario (ON), and Nova Scotia (NS) who had surgery plus adjuvant chemotherapy and were alive 30+ months after diagnosis (N = 19,589). We compared the rate of PCP visits in each province across phases of care (pre-diagnosis, diagnosis, treatment, and survival years 1 to 4). RESULTS PCP use was greatest during treatment and decreased with each successive survival year in all provinces. The unadjusted difference in PCP use between treatment and pre-diagnosis was most pronounced in BC where PCP use was six times higher during treatment than pre-diagnosis. Factors associated with being a high user of primary care during treatment included comorbidity and being a high user of care pre-diagnosis in all provinces. These factors were also associated with being a higher user of care during diagnosis and survival. CONCLUSIONS Contrary to the traditional view that PCPs focus primarily on cancer prevention and early detection, we found that PCPs are involved in the care of women diagnosed with breast cancer across all phases of care.
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- K. Decker
- CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R0E 0V9 Canada
- University of Manitoba, 750 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Canada
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- University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V7 Canada
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- Dalhousie University, 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9 Canada
- Nova Scotia Health Authority, 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9 Canada
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- Dalhousie University, 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9 Canada
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- CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R0E 0V9 Canada
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- Queen’s University, 62 Fifth Field Company Lane, Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6 Canada
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- BC Cancer Agency, 686 West Broadway, Suite 500, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 1G1 Canada
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- Stanford University, 1265 Welch Road, Stanford, California, 94305 USA
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- Queen’s University, 62 Fifth Field Company Lane, Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6 Canada
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- University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V7 Canada
- Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, 661 University Avenue, Suite 510, Toronto, Ontario M5G 0A3 Canada
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- CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R0E 0V9 Canada
- University of Manitoba, 750 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Canada
- University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V7 Canada
- Dalhousie University, 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9 Canada
- Nova Scotia Health Authority, 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9 Canada
- Queen’s University, 62 Fifth Field Company Lane, Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6 Canada
- BC Cancer Agency, 686 West Broadway, Suite 500, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 1G1 Canada
- Stanford University, 1265 Welch Road, Stanford, California, 94305 USA
- Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, 661 University Avenue, Suite 510, Toronto, Ontario M5G 0A3 Canada
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Hawkins-Taylor C, Carson P, Anderson D, Carlson A, Kerkvliet J, Cowan J, Gaster S, McClure C, Pugsley L. Survivorship Care Plans: Health Actions Taken and Satisfaction After Use. Oncol Nurs Forum 2019; 46:585-594. [DOI: 10.1188/19.onf.585-594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Breast Cancer Survivors' Perceptions of Prevention versus Control of Future Cancer Recurrence. Int J Breast Cancer 2019; 2019:2652180. [PMID: 31186965 PMCID: PMC6521556 DOI: 10.1155/2019/2652180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Revised: 03/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background The Institute of Medicine has established Survivorship Care Planning as a critical component of cancer care to ensure that cancer survivors receive the appropriate follow-up care in a timely manner and support cancer survivors in dealing with the risk of recurrence, yet little is known about how cancer survivors think about preventing or controlling future cancer recurrence. This study sought to assess breast cancer women's perceived prevention and perceived control of future cancer recurrence. Methods Women with a history of breast cancer (n=114) were surveyed, and data were analyzed using concurrent mixed methods. Binary logistic regression models examined predictors of perceived prevention and perceived control of cancer recurrence. Results Most women perceived that they could control cancer recurrence (89%); few (30%) perceived that they could prevent cancer recurrence. Women reported components of the timeline (e.g., early diagnosis), identity (e.g., cancer in body), causes (e.g., hereditary), consequences (e.g., witness success), and cure/control (e.g., exercise) or lack of cure/control. Women who reported lack of control were less likely to perceive that they could control cancer recurrence. Women who reported causes were less likely to perceive that they could prevent or control cancer recurrence. Conclusions Women's perceptions about the prevention and control of cancer recurrence are important and different factors in the minds of women with breast cancer. Most women believed they could control cancer recurrence; however, few believed they could prevent cancer recurrence. Interventions to focus on control of cancer recurrence, focusing on evidence-based clinical and lifestyle interventions, are needed.
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Pannier ST, Mann K, Warner EL, Rosen S, Acharya A, Hacking C, Gerdy C, Wright J, Wu YP, Kirchhoff AC. Survivorship care plan experiences among childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients and their families. BMC Pediatr 2019; 19:111. [PMID: 30979365 PMCID: PMC6461822 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-019-1464-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND As survivorship care plan (SCP) use among childhood cancer survivors and their families has not been extensively researched, we report on their experiences with receiving an SCP after the completion of therapy. METHODS Eligible patients had acute lymphoblastic leukemia, completed therapy, and had no evidence of disease at enrollment. Patients aged 7 or older (N = 13) and at least one parent (N = 23 for 20 total patients) were surveyed and completed assessments at enrollment (Time 1, T1), SCP delivery (Time 2, T2), and follow-up (Time 3, T3) (retention 90.9%). Surveys assessed the delivery process and SCP format. McNemar tests were used to assess change from T2-T3. RESULTS Satisfaction with the SCP was generally high among parents. At T1 the majority of parents (69.6%) thought the SCP should be delivered after treatment but by T3 most preferred the plan to be delivered before the end of treatment (60.9%). While 95.7% of parents intended to share their child's SCP with another provider, family, or school at T2, only 60.9% had done so by T3 (P < 0.01). At both T2 and T3, 100% of parents agreed that the SCP would help make decisions about their child's future health care. Most patients at T3 (83.3%) felt they had learned something new from their SCP. CONCLUSIONS Pediatric oncology patients and families feel SCPs are useful and will help them make decisions about health care in the future.
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- Samantha T Pannier
- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Cancer Control and Population Sciences, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Cancer Control and Population Sciences, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Cancer Control and Population Sciences, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA.,University of Utah, College of Nursing, 10 2000 E, Salt Lake City, 84112, USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Cancer Control and Population Sciences, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Cancer Control and Population Sciences, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Cancer Control and Population Sciences, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Primary Children's Hospital, Intermountain Healthcare, 100 N. Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, 84113, USA
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- Eli Lilly, 212 W 10th St # D180, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Cancer Control and Population Sciences, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA.,University of Utah Department of Dermatology, 30 North 1900 East, 4A330, Salt Lake City, 84132, USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Cancer Control and Population Sciences, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA. .,Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, P.O. Box 581289, Salt Lake City, 84158, USA.
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Luctkar-Flude M, Aiken A, McColl MA, Tranmer J. What do primary care providers think about implementing breast cancer survivorship care? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 25:196-205. [PMID: 29962837 DOI: 10.3747/co.25.3826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Purpose As cancer centres move forward with earlier discharge of stable survivors of early-stage breast cancer (bca) to primary care follow-up, it is important to address known knowledge and practice gaps among primary care providers (pcps). In the present qualitative descriptive study, we examined the practice context that influences implementation of existing clinical practice guidelines for providing such care. The purpose was to determine the challenges, strengths, and opportunities related to implementing comprehensive evidence-based bca survivorship care guidelines by pcps in southeastern Ontario. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 pcps: 10 physicians and 9 nurse practitioners. Results Thematic analysis revealed 6 themes within the broad categories of knowledge, attitudes, and resources. Participants highlighted 3 major challenges related to providing bca survivorship care: inconsistent educational preparation, provider anxieties, and primary care burden. They also described 3 major strengths or opportunities to facilitate implementation of survivorship care guidelines: tools and technology, empowering survivors, and optimizing nursing roles. Conclusions We identified several important challenges to implementation of comprehensive evidence-based survivorship care for bca survivors, as well as several strengths and opportunities that could be built upon to address those challenges. Findings from our research could inform targeted knowledge translation interventions to provide support and education for pcps and bca survivors.
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- Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, ON
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- School of Nursing, Queen's University, Kingston, ON
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Keesing S, Rosenwax L, McNamara B. A call to action: The need for improved service coordination during early survivorship for women with breast cancer and partners. Women Health 2018; 59:406-419. [PMID: 29920180 DOI: 10.1080/03630242.2018.1478362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Survivorship is an under-recognized period in the care of women with breast cancer. This paper aimed to determine if supports provided by health services were adequate in meeting the expressed needs of women and partners during survivorship. A mixed-method study consisted of: (1) in-depth interviews with women (n = 18) and partners (n = 8) (completed June 2014-November 2014) and (2) a questionnaire with health providers (n = 34) (completed April 2015) regarding services offered, needs addressed, and barriers to service delivery. Both were completed in Perth, Western Australia. Findings were determined using thematic analysis and descriptive statistics. Many unmet needs were identified by women and partners, including: pain, fatigue, fear of recurrence, employment, leisure, and social and intimacy difficulties. Participants did not receive a formal plan to assist them. Health providers reported a range of supports, including cancer surveillance and management of physical, psychological, emotional, and relationship concerns. However, many barriers concerning service delivery were identified. Despite services reporting that they provided various supports, interview participants did not appear to use and benefit from these. Coordination of service delivery was identified as requiring improvement. The use of survivorship care plans also needs refinement to determine suitability for use during survivorship.
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- Sharon Keesing
- a School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work , Curtin University , Perth , Australia
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- b Health Sciences , Curtin University , Perth , Australia
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- a School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work , Curtin University , Perth , Australia
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Papadakos J, Agarwal A, Charow R, Quartey NK, D'souza A, Giuliani M, Millar BA, Massey C, Shultz D, Chung C. Informational needs of brain metastases patients and their caregivers. Neurooncol Pract 2018; 6:47-60. [PMID: 31386069 DOI: 10.1093/nop/npy008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background In response to a dearth of formal health information targeted towards patients with brain metastases and their caregivers, a formal informational and supportive care needs assessment was conducted. Methods Brain metastases patients and caregivers who attended a clinic focused on the treatment of brain metastases at a tertiary medical center completed a self-report survey to assess informational needs across 6 domains: medical, physical, practical, social, emotional, and spiritual informational needs. Univariate and multivariate analyses of associations between variables was conducted using linear regression models. Results A total of 109 patients and 77 caregivers participated. Patients and caregivers both prioritized medical and physical informational domains, with a large focus on symptoms and side-effect profiles, significance of brain metastases locations and their implications, available treatment options and their risks and benefits, prognoses and follow-ups if treatment is completed, and end-of-life experiences and supports. One-on-one counseling was preferred by both caregivers and patients for these domains, as well as for practical informational needs; while patients preferred pamphlets to address social, emotional and spiritual informational needs, caregivers preferred one-on-one counseling for the former two domains as well. Conclusions Brain metastases patients and their caregivers prioritize medical and physical informational needs, with one-on-one counseling and pamphlets being the most preferred modalities for information provision. Further exploration regarding existing non-validated resources and the development of tailored resources to address the unique needs of these patient and caregiver populations are warranted.
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- Janet Papadakos
- Cancer Education Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Patient Education, Cancer Care Ontario, Toronto, ON
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- Cancer Education Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cancer Education Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cancer Education Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cancer Education Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cancer Education Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Division of Radiation Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston, Texas
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Harrison J, Friese C, Barton D, Janz N, Pressler S, Davis M. Heart Failure and Long-Term Survival Among Older Women With Breast Cancer. Oncol Nurs Forum 2018. [DOI: 10.1188/18.onf.77-87] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Sakai H, Katsumata N, Takahashi M. Providing written information increases patient satisfaction: a web-based questionnaire survey of Japanese cancer survivors. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2017; 47:611-617. [PMID: 28369566 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyx043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Purpose The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the United States recommends that all cancer survivors be provided with a survivorship care plan (SCP), which includes a patient treatment summary and a follow-up care plan. However, SCPs have not been widely adopted in Japan. To provide basic data necessary for implementing SCPs in Japan, we aimed to investigate the forms of clinical and survivorship-related information that Japanese cancer survivors receive from their healthcare providers, and to examine whether written information increases their satisfaction. Methods We performed a cross-sectional online survey of cancer survivors who underwent acute cancer treatment and had at least one follow-up with a physician in the past year. Cancer survivors provided the elements and forms (verbally and/or written) of information they received, as well as the degree of satisfaction with the information provided. Results Responses were obtained from 545 cancer survivors. Information elements such as surgical procedure (98.3%), surgical outcome (98.1%), and names of administered chemotherapy agents (97.8%) were commonly provided, whereas mental care resources and providers (29.7%), effects on marital relationship and sexual health (35.7%), and effects on fertility (43.4%) were less common. A large proportion of cancer survivors received verbal information only. For 18 of 20 elements, except for effects on fertility and duration of hormonal therapy, satisfaction was significantly higher when both forms of information were provided (P < 0.05). Conclusions Providing written and verbal explanations of clinical and survivorship-related information can better meet the needs of Japanese cancer survivors.
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- Hitomi Sakai
- Department of Medical Oncology, Nippon Medical School Musashikosugi Hospital
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Nippon Medical School Musashikosugi Hospital
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- Division of Cancer Survivorship Research, Center for Cancer Control and Information Services, National Cancer Center, Japan
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D’Souza V, Daudt H, Kazanjian A. Survivorship care plans for breast cancer patients: understanding the quality of the available evidence. Curr Oncol 2017; 24:e446-e465. [PMID: 29270054 PMCID: PMC5736484 DOI: 10.3747/co.24.3632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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AIM The overall goal of the present study was to contribute to consistency in the provincial approach to survivorship care planning through knowledge synthesis and exchange. Our review focused on the research concerning the physical and emotional challenges of breast cancer (bca) patients and survivors and the effects of the interventions that have been used for lessening those challenges. METHODS The psychosocial topics identified in bca survivorship care plans created by two different initiatives in our province provided the platform for our search criteria: quality of life (qol), sexual function, fatigue, and lifestyle behaviours. We conducted an umbrella review to retrieve the best possible evidence, and only reviews investigating the intended outcomes in bca survivors and having moderate-to-high methodologic quality scores were included. RESULTS Of 486 reports retrieved, 51 reviews met the inclusion criteria and form part of the synthesis. Our results indicate that bca patients and survivors experience numerous physical and emotional challenges and that interventions such as physical activity, psychoeducation, yoga, and mindfulness-based stress reduction are beneficial in alleviating those challenges. CONCLUSIONS Our study findings support the existing survivorship care plans in our province with respect to the physical and emotional challenges that bca survivors often face. However, the literature concerning cancer risks specific to bca survivors is scant. Although systematic reviews are considered to be the "gold standard" in knowledge synthesis, our findings suggest that much remains to be done in the area of synthesis research to better guide practice in cancer survivorship.
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- V. D’Souza
- BC Cancer Agency–Vancouver Island Centre, Victoria, BC
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- BC Cancer Agency–Vancouver Island Centre, Victoria, BC
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- BC Cancer Agency–Vancouver Island Centre, Victoria, BC
- School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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O'Caoimh R, Cornally N, O'Sullivan R, Hally R, Weathers E, Lavan AH, Kearns T, Coffey A, McGlade C, Molloy DW. Advance care planning within survivorship care plans for older cancer survivors: A systematic review. Maturitas 2017; 105:52-57. [PMID: 28687135 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.06.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2017] [Revised: 06/17/2017] [Accepted: 06/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Advances in the medical treatment of cancer have increased the number of survivors, particularly among older adults, who now represent the majority of these. Survivorship care plans (SCPs) are documents that cancer patients receive summarising their care, usually at the end of treatment but preferably from initial diagnosis. These may increase patient satisfaction and represent an opportunity to initiate preventative strategies and address future care needs. Advance care planning (ACP), incorporating advance healthcare decision-making, including formal written directives, increases satisfaction and end-of-life care. This paper systematically reviews evaluations of ACP within SCPs among older (≥65 years) cancer survivors. No studies meeting the inclusion criteria were identified by search strategies conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE and the Cochrane databases. One paper examined cancer survivors' mainly positive views of ACP. Another discussed the use of a SCP supported by a 'distress inventory' that included an advance care directive (living will) as an issue, though no formal evaluation was reported. Although ACP is important for older adults, no study was found that evaluated its role within survivorship care planning. Despite the risk of recurrence and the potential for morbidity and mortality, especially among older cancer survivors, ACP is not yet a feature of SCPs.
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- Rónán O'Caoimh
- Health Research Board, Clinical Research Facility Galway, National University of Ireland, Galway, Geata an Eolais, University Road, Galway, Ireland; Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation, University College Cork, St Finbarr's Hospital, Cork, Ireland; COLLAGE (COLLaboration on AGEing), University College Cork, Cork City and Louth Age Friendly County Initiative, Co Louth, Ireland.
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- Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation, University College Cork, St Finbarr's Hospital, Cork, Ireland; School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, College Road, Cork City, Ireland
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- Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation, University College Cork, St Finbarr's Hospital, Cork, Ireland
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- Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation, University College Cork, St Finbarr's Hospital, Cork, Ireland
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- Health Research Board, Clinical Research Facility Galway, National University of Ireland, Galway, Geata an Eolais, University Road, Galway, Ireland; School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, College Road, Cork City, Ireland
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- Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation, University College Cork, St Finbarr's Hospital, Cork, Ireland
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- Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation, University College Cork, St Finbarr's Hospital, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, College Road, Cork City, Ireland
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- Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation, University College Cork, St Finbarr's Hospital, Cork, Ireland
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- Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation, University College Cork, St Finbarr's Hospital, Cork, Ireland; COLLAGE (COLLaboration on AGEing), University College Cork, Cork City and Louth Age Friendly County Initiative, Co Louth, Ireland
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Esteva M, Llobera J. Survivorship care plans in Spain: A need that cannot be postponed. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2017; 26. [PMID: 28488782 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In Spain, as around the world, the number of cancer survivors is increasing. There were an estimated 500,000 cancer survivors in 2010. In spite of recognition that Survivorship Care Plans (SCPs) are needed, their implementation in Spain has been slower than in other countries and only in very recent years some small initiatives have been carried out. This editorial addresses the difficulties to implement SCPs in the Spanish Health Services and which are the opportunities that favour a scenario in which PCPs and oncologists can offer a real patient-centred care to cancer survivors.
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- M Esteva
- Primary Care Research Unit, Primary Health Care Department, Balearic Islands Health Service, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria (IdISBA), Balearic Islands, Spain
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- Primary Care Research Unit, Primary Health Care Department, Balearic Islands Health Service, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria (IdISBA), Balearic Islands, Spain
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Hébert J, Fillion L. Assessment of the feasibility and acceptability, and pre-test of the utility of an individualized survivorship care plan (ISCP) for women with endometrial cancers during the transition of the end of active treatment to cancer survivorship. Can Oncol Nurs J 2017; 27:153-163. [PMID: 31148628 PMCID: PMC6516223 DOI: 10.5737/23688076272153163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The transition from the end of active treatment to survivorship holds many challenges for women with endometrial cancer (WEC) and for the organization of health services. The feasibility and acceptability of implementing an individualized survivorship care plan (ISCP) at the end of treatment are documented as potential solutions. The utility of an ISCP on three indicators (SUNS, FCRI, and HeiQ) was pre-tested by comparing two groups of WEC (control and exposed to the ISCP). The WEC exposed to the ISCP had fewer needs, a lesser intensity of fear of cancer recurrence, and better health-related empowerment skills three months after the end of treatment, as compared to the control group. Obstacles of time, resources, and organization were raised. BACKGROUND The transition from the end of active treatment to cancer survivorship is a time of imbalance and turbulence for women with endometrial cancer (WEC). The transition to survivorship continues to be uncoordinated and the need for information about the side effects to watch for and the health risks is unmet. The implementation of an individualized survivorship care plan (ISCP) is suggested as an information and communication tool that could be a solution for facilitating the transition from the end of treatment to the beginning of survivorship. RESEARCH OBJECTIVE AND METHOD To assess and document the feasibility and acceptability of implementing an ISCP, qualitative data were gathered from WEC, oncology nurse navigators (ONN), and family doctors. A pre-experimental research design with a non-equivalent control group, an end of treatment (T0), and a three-month follow-up (T1) allowed us to pre-test its utility according to three indicators: (1) overall needs (SUNS); (2) fear of cancer recurrence (FCRI); and (3) empowerment (HeiQ) according to exposure to ISCP (control versus exposed) and to the time of measurement in the transition period (T0 versus T1). RESULTS The sample was made up of 18 WEC for the group exposed to the ISCP and 13 WEC for the control group, 12 general practitioners, and two ONN. After ONN training, the ISCP completion time varied between 60 and 75 minutes, and the meeting for providing the ISCP lasted 45-60 minutes. The WEC supported the idea that meetings with the ONN and the ISCP were useful in meeting their needs for information and support. The family doctors supported its relevancy in favouring follow-up and better subsequent healthcare management, as well as in reassuring patients and avoiding a sense of abandonment at the end of treatment. Comparing the group exposed to the ISCP versus the control group, fewer reported needs can be observed: information: 35% versus 74%, p = .030; professional and financial: 6% versus 19%, p = .057; access and continuity: 9% versus 25%, p = .078; support: 18% versus 50%, p = .007, emotional: 13% versus 28%, p = .044). Moreover, at T1, empowerment according to the skill and technique acquisition sub-scale shows a higher trend (M = 75.00 (10.21) versus M = 64.06 (10.67), p = .097). The level of fear of recurrence remains above the clinically significant score of 13 for both groups at the two times of measurement. DISCUSSION The ISCP is an informational tool that seeks to facilitate care-related communication and coordination between specialized and primary care. It is intended to facilitate the transition from the end of treatment to survivorship and survivors' commitment to health-related empowerment behaviours. The feasibility and utility of implementing an ISCP are supported if additional professional, organizational, and financial resources are specified and mobilized.
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- Johanne Hébert
- Professor, Department of Nursing, Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR)
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- Full professor, Faculty of Nursing, Université Laval
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Hébert J, Fillion L. Évaluation de la faisabilité, de l’acceptabilité et pré-test de l’utilité d’un plan de soins de suivi (PSS) auprès de femmes atteintes du cancer de l’endomètre lors de la transition de la fin du traitement actif vers la survie au cancer. Can Oncol Nurs J 2017; 27:142-152. [PMID: 31148643 PMCID: PMC6516233 DOI: 10.5737/23688076272142152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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La transition de la fin des traitements vers la survie représente de nombreux défis pour les femmes atteintes du cancer de l’endomètre (FACE) et pour l’organisation des services de santé. La faisabilité et l’acceptabilité d’implanter un plan de soins de suivi (PSS) à la fin du traitement sont documentées comme pistes de solution. L’utilité du PSS sur trois indicateurs (SUNS, IPRC et HeiQ) est pré-testée en comparant deux groupes de FACE (exposé ou non au PSS). Les FACE exposées au PSS ont moins de besoins, une intensité inférieure de peur de récidive du cancer et de meilleurs comportements d’autogestion de santé trois mois après la fin du traitement comparativement au groupe non exposé. Des barrières de temps, de ressources et d’organisation sont soulevées.
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- Johanne Hébert
- Professeure, Département des sciences infirmières, Université du Québec à Rimouski, UQA
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- Professeure titulaire, Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université Laval
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D'Souza V, Daudt H, Kazanjian A. Survivorship care plans for people with colorectal cancer: do they reflect the research evidence? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 23:e488-e498. [PMID: 27803610 DOI: 10.3747/co.23.3114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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AIM In the present study, we synthesized the published literature about the psychosocial aspects of colorectal cancer (crc) survivorship to support an update of the evidentiary base of the survivorship care plans (scps) created in our jurisdiction. METHODS The psychosocial topics identified in the crc scps created by two different initiatives in our province were used as search criteria: quality of life (qol), sexual function, fatigue, and lifestyle behaviors. An umbrella review was conducted to retrieve the best possible evidence. Only reviews that investigated the intended outcomes in crc survivors and those with moderate-to-high methodologic quality scores were included. RESULTS Of 462 retrieved reports, eight reviews met the inclusion criteria for the synthesis. Of those eight, six investigated the challenges of crc survivors and two investigated the effect of physical activity on survivor well-being. Our results indicate that emotional and physical challenges are common in crc survivors and that physical activity is associated with clinically important benefits for the fatigue and physical functioning of crc survivors. CONCLUSIONS Our study findings update the evidence and indicate that existing scps in our province concerning the physical and emotional challenges of crc survivors reflect the evidence at the time of their issue. However, the literature concerning cancer risks specific to crc survivors is lacking. Although systematic reviews are considered to be the "gold standard" in knowledge synthesis, our findings suggest that much remains to be done in the area of synthesis research to better guide practice in cancer survivorship.
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- V D'Souza
- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.; School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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Walsh K. Addressing psychosocial issues in cancer survivorship: past, present and future. Future Oncol 2016; 12:2823-2834. [PMID: 27467398 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2016-0138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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With a burgeoning population of cancer survivors, organizations in the USA and around the world are considering how to address the many long-term and late psychosocial effects of cancer and cancer treatment. This article reviews the changing landscape of survivorship care over the past 50 years, from the time when there were relatively few survivors to the future, when the number of cancer survivors in the USA alone is expected to reach close to 20 million. Institute of Medicine Reports, intra-organizational summits and accrediting standards that have influenced the development of survivorship care plans and programs and the roles of the Internet and smartphone applications along with oncology specialist and primary care providers are discussed.
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Ruddy KJ, Guo H, Baker EL, Goldstein MJ, Mullaney EE, Shulman LN, Partridge AH. Randomized phase 2 trial of a coordinated breast cancer follow-up care program. Cancer 2016; 122:3546-3554. [DOI: 10.1002/cncr.30206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2016] [Revised: 04/06/2016] [Accepted: 06/10/2016] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Department of biostatistics and computational biology; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston Massachusetts
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- Division of Medical Oncology; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston Massachusetts
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- Division of Medical Oncology; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston Massachusetts
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology; University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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- Division of Medical Oncology; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston Massachusetts
- Department of Medicine; Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston Massachusetts
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Ruddy KJ, Risendal BC, Garber JE, Partridge AH. Cancer Survivorship Care: An Opportunity to Revisit Cancer Genetics. J Clin Oncol 2015; 34:539-41. [PMID: 26712228 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2015.63.5375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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O’Brien M, Grunfeld E, Sussman J, Porter G, Mobilio MH. Views of family physicians about survivorship care plans to provide breast cancer follow-up care: exploration of results from a randomized controlled trial. Curr Oncol 2015; 22:252-9. [PMID: 26300663 PMCID: PMC4530810 DOI: 10.3747/co.22.2368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The U.S. Institute of Medicine recommends that cancer patients receive survivorship care plans, but evaluations to date have found little evidence of the effectiveness of such plans. We conducted a qualitative follow-on study to a randomized controlled trial (rct) to understand the experiences of family physicians using survivorship care plans to support the follow-up of breast cancer patients. METHODS A subset of family physicians whose patients were enrolled in the parent rct in Ontario and Nova Scotia were eligible for this study. In interviews, the physicians discussed survivorship care plans (intervention) or usual discharge letters (control), and their confidence in providing follow-up cancer care. RESULTS Of 123 eligible family physicians, 18 (10 intervention, 8 control) were interviewed. In general, physicians receiving a survivorship care plan found only the 1-page care record to be useful. Physicians who received only a discharge letter had variable views about the letter's usefulness; several indicated that it lacked information about potential cancer- or treatment-related problems. Most physicians were comfortable providing care 3-5 years after diagnosis, but desired timely and informative communication with oncologists. CONCLUSIONS Although family physicians did not find extensive survivorship care plans useful, discharge letters might not be sufficiently comprehensive for follow-up breast cancer care. Effective strategies for two-way communication between family physicians and oncologists are still lacking.
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- M.A. O’Brien
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Ontario Institute for Cancer Research; and Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Department of Oncology, McMaster University, and Juravinski Regional Cancer Centre, Hamilton, ON
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- Division of General Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
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Crispen PL. How Best to Predict Tumor Control and Renal Function after Treatment of Renal Masses. J Urol 2015; 194:867-8. [PMID: 26184068 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2015.07.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Paul L Crispen
- Department of Urology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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Abdel-Rahman O, Alorabi M. Use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in the prophylaxis of anthracycline or trastuzumab-related cardiac dysfunction: preclinical and clinical considerations. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2015; 15:829-837. [DOI: 10.1586/14737140.2015.1047766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023]
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Nasi G, Cucciniello M, Guerrazzi C. The role of mobile technologies in health care processes: the case of cancer supportive care. J Med Internet Res 2015; 17:e26. [PMID: 25679446 PMCID: PMC4342745 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.3757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2014] [Revised: 10/23/2014] [Accepted: 11/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Health care systems are gradually moving toward new models of care based on integrated care processes shared by different care givers and on an empowered role of the patient. Mobile technologies are assuming an emerging role in this scenario. This is particularly true in care processes where the patient has a particularly enhanced role, as is the case of cancer supportive care. Objective This paper aims to review existing studies on the actual role and use of mobile technology during the different stages of care processes, with particular reference to cancer supportive care. Methods We carried out a review of literature with the aim of identifying studies related to the use of mHealth in cancer care and cancer supportive care. The final sample size consists of 106 records. Results There is scant literature concerning the use of mHealth in cancer supportive care. Looking more generally at cancer care, we found that mHealth is mainly used for self-management activities carried out by patients. The main tools used are mobile devices like mobile phones and tablets, but remote monitoring devices also play an important role. Text messaging technologies (short message service, SMS) have a minor role, with the exception of middle income countries where text messaging plays a major role. Telehealth technologies are still rarely used in cancer care processes. If we look at the different stages of health care processes, we can see that mHealth is mainly used during the treatment of patients, especially for self-management activities. It is also used for prevention and diagnosis, although to a lesser extent, whereas it appears rarely used for decision-making and follow-up activities. Conclusions Since mHealth seems to be employed only for limited uses and during limited phases of the care process, it is unlikely that it can really contribute to the creation of new care models. This under-utilization may depend on many issues, including the need for it to be embedded into broader information systems. If the purpose of introducing mHealth is to promote the adoption of integrated care models, using mHealth should not be limited to some activities or to some phases of the health care process. Instead, there should be a higher degree of pervasiveness at all stages and in all health care delivery activities.
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- Greta Nasi
- Department of Policy Analysis and Public Management, Bocconi University, Milano, Italy.
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Jabson JM. Follow-up care instructions, treatment summaries, and cancer survivors’ receipt of follow-up health care and late/long term effects. Support Care Cancer 2014; 23:1851-6. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-014-2532-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2014] [Accepted: 11/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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