ReviewPatient related outcome measures2014
Follow-up care for breast cancer survivors: improving patient outcomes.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 28 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effectiveness of eHealth interventions in long-term follow-up care for breast and gynecological cancer survivors: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Pooled it
- The effectiveness of personalised surveillance and aftercare in breast cancer follow-up: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Pooled it
- Health care services use among long-term breast cancer survivors: a systematic review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2019Pooled it
- Survivorship care models for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2018Pooled it
- Intensive follow-up for women with breast cancer: review of clinical, economic and patient's preference domains through evidence to decision framework.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2017Pooled it
- Follow-up strategies for women treated for early breast cancer.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2016Pooled it
- Lived experiences of Ethiopian women post-mastectomy without reconstruction: findings and guidelines from a feminist phenomenological study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Do regularly scheduled visits result in earlier detection of curable breast cancer recurrences?Breast cancer research and treatment · 2025Article
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- The usefulness of a three-protein signature blood assay (Mastocheck®) for follow-up after breast cancer surgery.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2023Article
- Adverse health effects after breast cancer up to 14 years after diagnosis.Breast (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2022Review
- Follow-up after breast cancer: Variations, best practices, and opportunities for improvement according to health care professionals.European journal of cancer care · 2021Article
- Adherence to quality breast cancer survivorship care in four Canadian provinces: a CanIMPACT retrospective cohort study.BMC cancer · 2019Article
- Protocol for Moving On: a randomized controlled trial to increase outcome expectations and exercise among breast cancer survivors.Nursing open · 2018Article
- Follow-up Reality for Breast Cancer Patients - Standardised Survey of Patients and Physicians and Analysis of Treatment Data.Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2016Article
- The Clinicopathologic and Prognostic Value of Altered Chromosome 17 Centromere Copy Number in HER2 Fish Equivocal Breast Carcinomas.PloS one · 2015Article
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Abstract
backgroundAppropriate follow-up care is important for improving health outcomes in breast cancer survivors (BCSs) and requires determination of the optimum intensity of clinical examination and surveillance, assessment of models of follow-up care such as primary care-based follow-up, an understanding of the goals of follow-up care, and unique psychosocial aspects of care for these patients. The objective of this systematic review was to identify studies focusing on follow-up care in BCSs from the patient's and physician's perspective or from patterns of care and to integrate primary empirical evidence on the different aspects of follow-up care from these studies.
methodsA comprehensive literature review and evaluation was conducted for all relevant publications in English from January 1, 1990 to December 31, 2013 using electronic databases. Studies were included in the final review if they focused on BCS's preferences and perceptions, physician's perceptions, patterns of care, and effectiveness of follow-up care.
resultsA total of 47 studies assessing the different aspects of follow-up care were included in the review, with a majority of studies (n=13) evaluating the pattern of follow-up care in BCSs, followed by studies focusing on BCS's perceptions (n=9) and preferences (n=9). Most of the studies reported variations in recommended frequency, duration, and intensity of follow-up care as well as frequency of mammogram screening. In addition, variations were noted in patient preferences for type of health care provider (specialist versus non-specialist). Further, BCSs perceived a lack of psychosocial support and information for management of side effects.
conclusionThe studies reviewed, conducted in a range of settings, reflect variations in different aspects of follow-up care. Further, this review also provides useful insight into the unique concerns and needs of BCSs for follow-up care. Thus, clinicians and decision-makers need to understand BCS's preferences in providing appropriate follow-up care tailored specifically for each patient.
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