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Strohschein FJ, Qi S, Davidson S, Link C, Watson L. A Retrospective Age Analysis of the Ambulatory Oncology Patient Satisfaction Survey: Differences in Satisfaction across Dimensions of Person-Centred Care and Unmet Needs among Older Adults Receiving Cancer Treatment. Curr Oncol 2024; 31:1483-1503. [PMID: 38534946 PMCID: PMC10969488 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol31030113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Over half of all new cancer cases in Alberta are diagnosed among people aged 65+ years, a group that encompasses vast variation. Patient-reported experience measures are routinely collected within Cancer Care Alberta; however, the specific consideration of the needs and concerns of older Albertans with cancer is lacking. In 2021, 2204 adults who had received treatment at a cancer centre in Alberta completed the Ambulatory Oncology Patient Satisfaction Survey (AOPSS). In this study, we explored the age differences in satisfaction across six dimensions of person-centred care and in the proportions of unmet needs across eight types of issues, with specific attention to older adults. Using three age groups (18-39, 40-64, 65+), only the physical comfort dimension showed significantly lower satisfaction among those aged 65+ years. Using five age groups (18-39, 40-64, 65-74, 75-84, 85+), significantly lower levels of satisfaction were found related to 'physical comfort' for those aged 65-74 and 75-84, 'coordination and continuity of care' for those aged 75-84 and 85+, and 'information, communication, and education' for those aged 85+. Therefore, grouping together all older adults aged 65+ years obscured lower levels of satisfaction with some dimensions of person-centred care among those aged 75-84 and 85+ years. Unmet needs generally increased with age for all types of issues, with significant differences across age groups for emotional, financial, social/family, and sexual health issues. The lower levels of satisfaction and higher proportions of unmet needs call for tailored interventions to promote optimal care experiences and outcomes among older adults receiving cancer care in Alberta and their families.
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- Fay J. Strohschein
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
- Cancer Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB T5J 3E4, Canada
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- Applied Research & Patient Experience, Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB T2S 3C3, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Applied Research & Patient Experience, Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB T2S 3C3, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
- Applied Research & Patient Experience, Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB T2S 3C3, Canada
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de Oliveira TB, Fontes DMN, Montella TC, Lewgoy J, Dutra C, Miola TM. The Best Supportive Care in Stage III Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Curr Oncol 2023; 31:183-202. [PMID: 38248097 PMCID: PMC10814676 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol31010012] [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: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Lung cancer is a major cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) represents most lung cancer cases, and approximately one-third of patients present with stage III disease at diagnosis. As multiple treatment plans can be adopted for these patients depending on tumor size and nodal staging, stage III NSCLC management is challenging. Over the past decades, multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) have been implemented in healthcare services to coordinate actions among the different health care professionals involved in cancer care. The aim of this review was to discuss real-world evidence of the impact of MDTs on stage III NSCLC management, survival, and quality of life. Here, we performed a literature review to investigate the role of nutrition and navigational nursing in NSCLC care and the influence of MDTs in the choice of treatment plans, including immunotherapy consolidation, and in the management of chemotherapy and radiotherapy-related adverse events. We also performed a mapping review to identify gaps in the implementation of cancer care MDTs in healthcare services around the world.
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- Medical Oncology Department, Hospital Mãe de Deus, Porto Alegre 90880-481, Brazil;
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- Medical Oncology Department, Clínica Soma, Florianópolis 88020-210, Brazil;
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Maheta BJ, Singh NK, Lorenz KA, Fereydooni S, Dy SM, Wong HN, Bergman J, Leppert JT, Giannitrapani KF. Interdisciplinary interventions that improve patient-reported outcomes in perioperative cancer care: A systematic review of randomized control trials. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0294599. [PMID: 37983229 PMCID: PMC10659207 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Interdisciplinary teams are often leveraged to improve quality of cancer care in the perioperative period. We aimed to identify the team structures and processes in interdisciplinary interventions that improve perioperative patient-reported outcomes for patients with cancer. METHODS We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL for randomized control trials published at any time and screened 7,195 articles. To be included in our review, studies needed to report patient-reported outcomes, have interventions that occur in the perioperative period, include surgical cancer treatment, and include at least one non physician intervention clinical team member: advanced practice providers, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, and registered nurses. We narratively synthesized intervention components, specifically roles assumed by intervention clinical team members and interdisciplinary team processes, to compare interventions that improved patient-reported outcomes, based on minimal clinically important difference and statistical significance. RESULTS We included 34 studies with a total of 4,722 participants, of which 31 reported a clinically meaningful improvement in at least one patient-reported outcome. No included studies had an overall high risk of bias. The common clinical team member roles featured patient education regarding diagnosis, treatment, coping, and pain/symptom management as well as postoperative follow up regarding problems after surgery, resource dissemination, and care planning. Other intervention components included six or more months of continuous clinical team member contact with the patient and involvement of the patient's caregiver. CONCLUSIONS Future interventions might prioritize supporting clinical team members roles to include patient education, caregiver engagement, and clinical follow-up.
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- Bhagvat J. Maheta
- VA Center for Innovation to Implementation, Menlo Park, CA, United States of America
- California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, CA, United States of America
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- VA Center for Innovation to Implementation, Menlo Park, CA, United States of America
- Department of Health Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States of America
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- VA Center for Innovation to Implementation, Menlo Park, CA, United States of America
- Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States of America
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States of America
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- Lane Medical Library, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States of America
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- VA Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
- Olive View UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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- VA Center for Innovation to Implementation, Menlo Park, CA, United States of America
- Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States of America
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- VA Center for Innovation to Implementation, Menlo Park, CA, United States of America
- Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States of America
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Katerenchuk J, Salas AS. An integrative review on the oncology nurse navigator role in the Canadian context. Can Oncol Nurs J 2023; 33:385-399. [PMID: 38919590 PMCID: PMC11195828 DOI: 10.5737/23688076334385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Several Canadian provincial cancer agencies have adopted a nurse-led model of patient navigation to decrease care fragmentation in the system. The scope of competencies of the oncology nurse navigator (ONN) in Canada has evolved over the years in response to emerging cancer care challenges. This integrative review aimed to outline the scope of competencies of the ONN role in Canada. Three databases were searched since its inception to identify Canadian studies or theoretical papers on the role of ONNs. The search yielded 62 articles of which 39 were included in the review. Three interdependent role domains were identified. The first domain of care coordinator highlighted the ONN as a coordinator of health and practical needs along the care journey. The second framed the ONN as a change agent, through increasing patients' health literacy, creating partnerships, and trusting relationships. ONNs were also described as a supporter of wellbeing, or a champion of emotional, multidimensional needs, and a transformer of the context of care. All domains were central to the navigator's success in addressing inequities in care and improving patient outcomes across care settings.
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- Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
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Katerenchuk J, Salas AS. Revue intégrative sur le rôle de l’infirmière pivot en oncologie dans le contexte canadien. Can Oncol Nurs J 2023; 33:400-416. [PMID: 38919596 PMCID: PMC11195830 DOI: 10.5737/23688076334400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Plusieurs organismes provinciaux canadiens de lutte contre le cancer ont adopté un modèle de navigation des patients dirigé par des infirmières afin de réduire la fragmentation des soins dans le système. Au Canada, le champ de compétences de l’infirmière pivot en oncologie (IPO) a évolué en fonction des nouveaux défis liés aux soins. La présente revue intégrative vise à définir le champ de compétences de l’IPO au Canada. Trois bases de données ont été consultées dès le début afin de recenser les études et les articles théoriques sur le rôle de l’IPO au Canada. Cette recherche a produit 62 articles, dont 39 ont été retenus, permettant de dégager trois fonctions principales interdépendantes. La première concerne la coordination des soins et met en évidence le rôle de l’IPO en tant que coordonnatrice des besoins médicaux et pratiques des patients tout au long de leur parcours de soins. La deuxième fait de l’IPO une agente de changement ayant pour mission d’améliorer les connaissances médicales des patients, de créer des partenariats et d’instaurer des relations de confiance. Les IPO sont également perçues comme des garantes du bien-être, toujours soucieuses des besoins émotionnels et multidimensionnels, et comme des vecteurs de transformation des milieux de soins. Toutes ces fonctions jouent un rôle important pour que l’infirmière pivot parvienne à réduire les inégalités de soins et à améliorer le devenir des patients dans tous les milieux de soins.
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- Jessica Katerenchuk
- Faculté de sciences infirmières, Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta,
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- Professeure agrégée, Faculté de sciences infirmières, Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta,
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Quinn M, Wright N, Scherdt M, Barton DL, Titler M, Armin JS, Naughton MJ, Wenzel J, Percac-Lima S, Mishra P, Danner SM, Friese CR. A descriptive study of policy and system-level interventions to address cancer survivorship issues across six United States health systems. J Cancer Surviv 2023:10.1007/s11764-023-01440-y. [PMID: 37544977 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-023-01440-y] [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: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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PURPOSE To describe policy and system-level interventions with potential to improve cancer care at six sites. METHODS In 2016, six institutions received foundation support to develop unique multi-component interventions aimed at improving cancer care for underserved populations. These organizations, located across the United States, participated in a cross-site evaluation to assess the overall initiative impact and to identify potentially promising policy and system-level solutions for dissemination and broader implementation. A health system and policy tracking tool was developed to collect data from each site and included a description of their efforts, strategies employed, and changes achieved (e.g., new policies, clinical protocols). Tracking tool data were analyzed using rapid qualitative analyses and a matrix approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with site leaders (N = 65) and were analyzed by thematic analysis. RESULTS Sites reported 20 system and policy efforts, which resulted in improvements to electronic health records and telehealth strategies, changes to hospital/health system policies, and standardized clinical protocols/guidelines, among others. Efforts were aimed at: (1) coordinating care across multiple providers, supported by patient navigators; (2) expanding psychosocial and supportive care; (3) improving patient-provider communication; and (4) addressing barriers to accessing care. Interview analyses provided insights into successful strategies, challenges, and implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer care. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, cancer care remains inequitable. System-level improvements aimed at eliminating common barriers faced by underserved populations offer opportunities to improve the delivery of equitable, effective, and efficient care.
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- Martha Quinn
- School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- College of Medicine, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85711, USA
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- Schools of Nursing and Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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Bourque MA, Loiselle CG. Patients' cancer care perceptions conceptualized through the Cancer Experience Measurement Framework. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:693. [PMID: 35606765 PMCID: PMC9125953 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07946-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Research on patients' perceptions of cancer care often documents sub-optimal experiences. Cancer care quality issues include restricted service access, lack of care coordination, gaps in follow-up and "generic" rather than person-centered care. Recent reports underscore that proactively and periodically seeking user feedback is crucial for timely care quality improvement. The present study aimed to analyze and thematically organize a large amount of feedback from patients who had been treated for cancer within the last 6 months. METHODS Randomly selected participants (N = 3,278) from 3 University-affiliated cancer centres in Montreal, Quebec, Canada completed the Ambulatory Oncology Patient Satisfaction Survey (AOPSS) and an open-ended question on their perceptions of the care they received. 692 participants responded to the latter. Guided by the Cancer Experience Measurement Framework (CEMF), their feedback was analyzed using a qualitative thematic approach. RESULTS Cancer care perceptions included sub-themes of care access and coordination, continuity/transition, and perceived appropriateness/personalisation of care. The most salient theme was captured by care access and coordination with 284 comments (44%) directly addressing these issues. The ways in which health care services were structured including setting, schedule, and location were often raised as cause for concerns. Issues surrounding cancer information/education, emotional support, and physical comfort were frequently reported as unmet needs. In addition, limited access to cancer services led patients to seek alternatives such as going to emergency departments and/or private care. CONCLUSIONS These findings are timely as they show that most patients are well aware of quality issues in cancer care and are willing to report candidly on these. Patient feedback also underscore the importance for cancer care institutions to periodically gather patient-reported data so that systems can re-calibrate their service offerings according to these data. Ultimately, patient reports will translate into enhanced quality, personalization, and safer cancer care provision.
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- Michaela A Bourque
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Psychology, Crandall University, Moncton, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
- Segal Cancer Centre, Jewish General Hospital, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé Et de Services Sociaux (CIUSSS), 680 Sherbrooke, Centre-Ouest, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Cadel L, Kuluski K, Everall AC, Guilcher SJT. Recommendations made by patients, caregivers, providers, and decision-makers to improve transitions in care for older adults with hip fracture: a qualitative study in Ontario, Canada. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:291. [PMID: 35392830 PMCID: PMC8988316 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-02943-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Older adults frequently experience fall-related injuries, including hip fractures. Following a hip fracture, patients receive care across a number of settings and from multiple different providers. Transitions between providers and across settings have been noted as a vulnerable time, with potentially negative impacts. Currently, there is limited research on how to improve experiences with transitions in care following a hip fracture for older adults from the perspectives of those with lived experienced. The purpose of this study was to explore service recommendations made by patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and decision-makers for improving transitions in care for older adults with hip fracture. Methods This descriptive qualitative study was part of a larger longitudinal qualitative multiple case study. Participants included older adults with hip fracture, caregivers supporting an individual with hip fracture, healthcare providers, and decision-makers. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with all participants, with patients and caregivers having the opportunity to participate in follow-up interviews as they transitioned out of hospital. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed thematically. Results A total of 47 participants took part in 65 interviews. We identified three main categories of recommendations: (1) hospital-based recommendations; (2) community-based recommendations; and (3) cross-sectoral based recommendations. Hospital-based recommendations focused on treating patients and families with respect, improving the consistency, frequency, and comprehensiveness of communication between hospital providers and between providers and families, and increasing staffing levels. Community-based recommendations included the early identification of at-risk individuals and providing preventative and educational programs. Cross-sectoral based recommendations were grounded in enhanced system navigation through communication and care navigators, particularly within primary and community care settings. Conclusions Our findings highlighted the central role primary care can play in providing targeted, integrated services for older adults with hip fracture. The recommendations outlined have the potential to improve experiences with care transitions for older adults with hip fracture, and thus, addressing and acting on them should be a priority.
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- Lauren Cadel
- Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, ON, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Huepenbecker SP, Meyer LA. Our dual responsibility of improving quality and questioning the metrics: Reflections on 30-day readmission rate as a quality indicator. Gynecol Oncol 2022; 165:1-3. [PMID: 35346424 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Sarah P Huepenbecker
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Sinnamon AJ, Hodul PJ, Pimiento JM. Removing Barriers to Access Starts with a Phone Call: Impact of Pre-Visit Coordination of Care in Efficiency of Therapy and Patient and Provider Satisfaction. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 29:1506-1508. [PMID: 34853937 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-11150-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Andrew J Sinnamon
- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.
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Miller SD, Urquhart R, Kephart G, Asada Y, Younis T. Nurse Navigators' Views on Patient and System Factors Associated with Navigation Needs among Women with Breast Cancer. Curr Oncol 2021; 28:2107-2114. [PMID: 34198915 PMCID: PMC8293054 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol28030195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Coordinating breast cancer treatment is a complex task that can overwhelm patients and their support networks. Though the Cancer Patient Navigator (CPN) program in Nova Scotia (NS) provides professional assistance to patients, certain groups of patients may still face barriers to accessing its services. Employing interviews and a modified Delphi approach with CPN participants, this study sought to identify factors associated with the need for navigation to help better target CPN program referrals among breast cancer patients. Six CPNs were recruited directly through the CPN program manager for interviews and surveys. The CPNs identified 27 different factors, which were divided into 4 categories: sociodemographic, psychological, clinical and health systems. While these patient factors (particularly sociodemographic) are not directly modifiable, awareness of their association with the need for navigation could be used to better target patients with a high need for navigation for referral to CPN services.
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- Sally D. Miller
- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 1V7, Canada; (S.D.M.); (G.K.); (Y.A.)
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 1V7, Canada; (S.D.M.); (G.K.); (Y.A.)
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 1V7, Canada; (S.D.M.); (G.K.); (Y.A.)
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 1V7, Canada; (S.D.M.); (G.K.); (Y.A.)
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- Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9, Canada;
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Brain cancer patient and support persons' experiences of psychosocial care: a mapping of research outputs. Support Care Cancer 2021; 29:5559-5569. [PMID: 33710411 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06071-6] [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: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND People with brain cancer and their support persons (SPs) are critical sources of information on the components of care that contribute to psychosocial outcomes. AIMS To determine the proportion of studies that examined (1) at least one of 14 nominated components of psychosocial cancer care and (2) more than one component of care. METHODS Medline, The Cochrane Library, PsycINFO and Embase were electronically searched for publications from January 1999 to December 2019. Publications that met the inclusion criteria were coded according to the number and type of psychosocial care components assessed from 14 listed components, and whether patient and/or SPs' views about care were elicited. RESULTS Of the 113 included publications, 61 publications included patient-reported data only (54%), 27 included both patient and SP-reported data (24%) and 25 included SP-reported data only (22%). Most assessed a single component of care (77% of patient-reported and 71% of SP-reported). No publications assessed all 14 components. The "Psychosocial" component was the most frequently assessed component of care for patient-reported (n = 80/88, 91%) and SP-reported publications (n = 46/52, 88%). CONCLUSIONS Publications reporting on psychosocial care in brain cancer present a relatively narrow view of patient and support person experiences. The inclusion of both patient and support person perspectives and the assessment of multiple components of care are required in future research to optimize psychosocial outcomes in brain cancer.
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Cheng N, Farley J, Qian J, Zeng P, Chou C, Hansen R. The association of continuity of care and risk of mortality in breast cancer patients with cardiometabolic comorbidities. J Psychosoc Oncol 2021; 40:184-202. [PMID: 33459213 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2020.1867692] [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: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The association of continuity of care (COC) among providers and mortality risk for breast cancer patients with comorbidities is not sufficiently studied. DESIGN A retrospective cohort study using the 2006-2014 Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER)-Medicare data. PARTICIPANTS Newly diagnosed female breast cancer patients (n = 57,578) with comorbidities (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and/or diabetes). METHODS All-cause mortality was assessed annually for up to 5 years. COC was estimated using the Bice-Boxerman index, which included: 1) specialty COC capturing continuity of visits to the same provider type (Primary Care Physicians, Oncologists, and Other specialists) and 2) individual COC capturing continuous care to the same provider regardless of provider specialty. Cox proportional hazards models estimated the hazard ratio (HR) of all-cause mortality across quartile of the COC index. RESULTS Mortality was positively associated with advanced tumor stages and number of comorbidities (p < 0.05). Patients with high specialty COC (4th vs. 1st quartile, HR 1.34, 95%CI 1.29-1.40) had higher risks of mortality compared with those with low specialty COC. However, patients with high individual COC (4th vs. 1st quartile, HR 0.53, 95%CI 0.51-0.54) had lower risks of mortality compared to those with low individual COC. CONCLUSION Receiving care from fewer providers is associated with lower mortality and from fewer types of provider is associated with higher mortality. The results might be confounded by uncontrolled factors and provoke the need for alternative patient care models that recognize the balance between appropriate subspecialties and minimizing the fragmentation of care within and across subspecialties.
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- Ning Cheng
- Department of Biomedical Affair, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Auburn Campus, Auburn, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Harrison School of Pharmacy, Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA
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- Harrison School of Pharmacy, Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA
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- Harrison School of Pharmacy, Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA
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Fitch MI, Nicoll I, Lockwood G, Newton L, Strohschein FJ. Improving survivorship care: Perspectives of cancer survivors 75 years and older. J Geriatr Oncol 2020; 12:453-460. [PMID: 32962951 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2020.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE This work describes perspectives of older adult cancer survivors about improvements that should be considered during the early period of survivorship. Findings will be useful in program development of age-appropriate services following completion of cancer treatment for older adults. METHODS A national survey was conducted across ten Canadian provinces to understand follow-up experiences of cancer survivors one to three years post-treatment. The survey included open-ended questions enabling respondents to offer insight into their experiences. This publication presents analysis of responses from older adults (75+ years) about suggestions for improving survivorship care. RESULTS In total, 3274 older adults (75+ years) responded to the survey and 1424 responded to the question about improvements. Fifty-five percent of the older adults were male, 28% had experienced metastatic disease and 75% reported comorbid conditions. A total of 640 respondents offered 932 suggestions in the areas of service delivery (n = 763, 81.9%), support (n = 108, 11.6%), and practical assistance (n = 61, 6.5%). Improvements in information/communication (n = 291) and follow-up care (n = 180) accounted for the highest number of suggestions regarding service delivery. Thematic analysis revealed three key messages about improvement: 'offer me needed support', 'make access easy for me', and 'show me you care'. CONCLUSION Suggestions for improvement in survivorship care by older adults treated for cancer emphasize need for changes in the approaches taken by health care providers in interactions and organization of care delivery. Proactive provision of information, detailed schedules for follow-up care, and ease of access to post-treatment care are needed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Margaret I Fitch
- Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, 207 Chisholm Ave, Toronto, Ontario M4C 4V9, Canada.
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- School of Nursing, University of Victoria, PO Box 1700 STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, Canada.
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- Oncology and Aging Program, Jewish General Hospital, Wainwright, Montreal, Alberta, Canada.
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