Patient expectations and preferences for follow-up after treatment for lung cancer: a pilot study
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01/07/2011
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Introduction<br /><br />There is no robust evidence to indicate the most appropriate models of follow-up care for patients who have completed treatment for lung cancer. This pilot study aimed to assess expectations and preferences for follow-up care in a sample of patients who had completed treatment for lung cancer.<br /><br />Method<br /><br />Thirty-one patients who had completed treatment for primary lung cancer were recruited. A 13 item self-report survey was developed to elicit patient's preferences and expectations for follow-up. Participants completed the developed survey and clinical and demographic variables were collected.<br /><br />Results<br /><br />Factors scored as extremely important by over 80% of respondents focused on care coordination: Being able to see the same doctor or health care professional at each visit (24/83%); Knowing which doctor or nurse to contact if queries arise between follow-up appointments (23/82%); and Knowing the patient can book an appointment or contact a health care professional involved in their care regarding health concerns between visits (25/89%). Patients were supportive of nurse-led follow-up when offered in the context of a model of shared care (21/78%).<br /><br />Conclusion<br /><br />This study offers new insight into the expectations and preferences for follow-up of patients with lung cancer, with participants indicated preference for intensive follow-up after the completion of treatment.<br /> |
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eng |
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Elsevier |
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http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30074097/ugalde-patientexpectations-2011.pdf http://www.dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2010.01.002 |
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2011, Elsevier |
Palavras-Chave | #lung cancer #follow-up #models of care #nurse-led services |
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Journal Article |