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ArticleFamilial cancer2004

Patients' and professionals' opinions of services for people at an increased risk of colorectal cancer: an exploratory qualitative study.

Tamar Stermer, Shirley Hodgson, Fred Kavalier, Sally Watts, Roger Jones

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Article in Familial cancer, 2004. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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12 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Tamar StermerDepartment of General Practice and Primary Care, Guy's, King's & St Thomas' School of Medicine, King's College Campus, King's College London, UK.
Shirley Hodgson
Fred Kavalier
Sally Watts
Roger Jones
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust · GBKing's College London · GBKing's College School · GB

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo explore the views and opinions of patients with a family history of colorectal cancer, and of primary and secondary care health professionals, on how to improve current services for individuals with a family history of colorectal cancer.

designFocus group and interview study.

settingPrimary and secondary care centres in south east London, UK.

participantsA total of 53 people participated in this qualitative study: 18 individuals with a family history of colorectal cancer were interviewed in three focus groups and 35 health professionals were interviewed either in focus groups or individually. Visual qualitative analysis of transcribed interviews was used to identify the key themes which emerged.

main outcome measuresInterviewees' needs, views and opinions of current services and ways to improve them.

resultsSeveral areas of concern were identified. The role of primary care needs to be clarified. Education and information about services should be provided for patients and caregivers and better support is required for those undergoing screening and surveillance. Methods to ensure effective and meaningful risk communication are inadequate and require further exploration. Standardisation of care is required to ensure consistency of advice and treatment.

conclusionThese interviews revealed substantial shortfalls in the provision of services for patients at increased genetic risk of colorectal cancer. Current systems for the assessment of risk, delivery of advice, and for surveillance are inconsistent and sometimes maybe inadequate. The role of primary care physicians in service delivery requires clarification. Significant opportunities exist for the development of new, more appropriate models of service to provide better standards of care.

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Genetic Predisposition to DiseaseColonoscopyColorectal NeoplasmsFemaleHealth Care SurveysHealth EducationHistory, 16th CenturyHistory, 17th CenturyHumansMaleMass ScreeningPatient SatisfactionPedigreeQuality Assurance, Health CareRisk AssessmentSurveys and Questionnaires

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