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Kendall, M., Mason, B., Momen, N., Barclay, S., Munday, Dan, Lovick, R., MacPherson, S., Paterson, E., Baughan, P., Cormie, P., Kiehlmann, P., Free, A. and Murray, Scott A. (2013) Proactive cancer care in primary care : a mixed-methods study. Family Practice, Volume 30 (Number 3). pp. 302-312. doi:10.1093/fampra/cms085 ISSN 0263-2136.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cms085
Abstract
Background. Current models of post-treatment cancer care are based on traditional practices and clinician preference rather than evidence of benefit.
Objectives. To assess the feasibility of using a structured template to provide holistic follow-up of patients in primary care from cancer diagnosis onwards.
Methods. A two-phase mixed methods action research project. An electronic Cancer Ongoing Review Document (CORD) was first developed with patients and general practitioners, and used with patients with a new diagnosis of cancer. This was evaluated through documentary analysis of the CORDs, qualitative interviews with patients, family carers and health professionals and record reviews.
Results. The records of 107 patients from 13 primary care teams were examined and 45 interviews conducted. The document was started in 54% of people with newly diagnosed cancer, and prompted clear documentation of multidimension needs and understanding. General practitioners found using the document helped to structure consultations and cover psychosocial areas, but they reported it needed to be better integrated in their medical records with computerized prompts in place. Few clinicians discussed the review openly with patients, and the template was often completed afterwards.
Conclusions. Anticipatory cancer care from diagnosis to cure or death, ‘in primary care’, is feasible in the UK and acceptable to patients, although there are barriers. The process promoted continuity of care and holism. A reliable system for proactive cancer care in general practice supported by hospital specialists may allow more survivorship care to be delivered in primary care, as in other long-term conditions.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School |
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Journal or Publication Title: | Family Practice | ||||
Publisher: | Oxford University Press | ||||
ISSN: | 0263-2136 | ||||
Official Date: | 2013 | ||||
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Volume: | Volume 30 | ||||
Number: | Number 3 | ||||
Page Range: | pp. 302-312 | ||||
DOI: | 10.1093/fampra/cms085 | ||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||
Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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