ReviewJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2011
Towards a personalised approach to aftercare: a review of cancer follow-up in the UK.
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34 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Employing skin self-examination and fear of cancer recurrence management in early-stage melanoma follow-up: evaluation of the MELACARE intervention in a randomised controlled trial.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
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- Nurse-led consultations reinforced with eHealth technology: a qualitative study of the experiences of patients with gynecological cancer.BMC nursing · 2022Article
- 'We do need to keep some human touch'-Patient and clinician experiences of ovarian cancer follow-up and the potential for an electronic patient-reported outcome pathway: A qualitative interview study.European journal of cancer care · 2022Article
- Unmet supportive care needs of breast, colorectal and testicular cancer survivors in the first 8 months post primary treatment: A prospective longitudinal survey.European journal of cancer care · 2021Article
- Follow-up practice and healthcare utilisation of colorectal cancer survivors.European journal of cancer care · 2021Article
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- Exploring Strategies for Using Social Media to Self-Manage Health Care When Living With and Beyond Breast Cancer: In-Depth Qualitative Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Article
- End-of-life cost and its determinants for cancer patients in urban China: a population-based retrospective study.BMJ open · 2019Article
- A Snapshot of Community Engagement in Research in the Context of an Evolving Public Health Paradigm: Review.Journal of participatory medicine · 2018Review
- A train the trainer program for healthcare professionals tasked with providing psychosocial support to breast cancer survivors.BMC cancer · 2018Article
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- Partnership between patients, nurse leaders and researchers: Outcomes of a web-based KT strategy for hospital discharge planning and care transitions in oncology.Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique · 2018Article
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Abstract
introductionDue to growth in cancer survivorship and subsequent resource limitations, the current UK position of follow-up services is unsustainable. With people living longer after a cancer diagnosis, supported self-management for ongoing treatment-related chronic conditions is a fundamental component of aftercare services. Alternative models to traditional hospital aftercare require consideration in terms of clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.
methods'Evidence to Inform the Cancer Reform Strategy: The Clinical Effectiveness of Follow-Up Services after Treatment for Cancer' (Centre for Reviews and Dissemination 2007) has been updated using a number of quality-controlled databases. Correspondence with experts was also sought to identify current initiatives.
resultThe review highlights a shift towards patient empowerment via individualised and group education programmes aimed at increasing survivor's ability to better manage their condition and the effects of treatment, allowing for self-referral or rapid access to health services when needed. The role of specialist nurses as key facilitators of supportive aftercare is emphasised, as is a move towards technology-based aftercare in the form of telephone or web-based services.
conclusionsThe challenge will be replacing traditional clinic follow-up with alternative methods in a cost-effective way that is either as equally effective, or more so. To establish this, more rigorous trials are needed, with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up assessments. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Increasing patient confidence to initiate follow-up specific to their needs is likely to increase the workload of primary care providers, who will need training for this.
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