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SynthesisJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2015

Cancer survivors' experiences of using survivorship care plans: a systematic review of qualitative studies.

Sharon Keesing, Beverley McNamara, Lorna Rosenwax

Abstract readSystematic Review
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

49 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

  1. Survivorship care for people affected by advanced or metastatic cancer: MASCC-ASCO standards and practice recommendations.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024
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  3. The role of the GP in follow-up cancer care: a systematic literature review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2016
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  9. Survivorship Care Plan use by cancer survivors living in rural versus urban settings: A qualitative analysis.Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Sharon KeesingSchool of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, s.keesing@curtin.edu.au.
Beverley McNamara
Lorna Rosenwax

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeCancer survivorship care plans (SCPs) are currently used in care settings to assist survivors during the transition from treatment to survivorship. In this paper, the experiences of cancer survivors are examined to provide their perspective of how survivorship care plans are used in practice.

methodsA systematic review and critical review of the qualitative literature regarding the experiences of cancer survivors using survivorship care plans was completed. Databases reviewed included CINAHL, AMED, Embase, MEDLINE, Informit, ProQuest, PsycINFO, ScienceDirect, Wiley Online Library, Scopus and Web of Science from 2000 to 2014.

resultsEleven qualitative studies were appraised for methodological quality and content. They revealed four key themes: stakeholders agreed that SCPs should be used as a key strategy for cancer survivors; there was a lack of consensus on the format, content and who should develop the SCP; cancer survivors do not consistently receive SCPs; and there was a lack of evidence to support the use of SCPs in practice.

conclusionsThere is great potential for SCPs to assist cancer survivors and this is supported by the range of qualitative literature examined in this study. Further research is required to examine the many practical issues relating to the delivery of SCPs and how they may be used across a variety of care contexts as well as providing further evidence to support their use. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: With further research, refinement and contributions made by survivors, health researchers and health care professionals, the survivorship care plan is proposed to be a useful and practical tool aimed at supporting the survivorship continuum of care.

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Patient Care PlanningPerceptionSurvivorsHealth PersonnelHumansNeoplasmsQualitative Research

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PMID25343971
PMCPMC4441735

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