ArticleInternational journal of integrated care
Do patients with long-term side effects of cancer treatment benefit from general practitioner support? A literature review.
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- Outcomes of cancer survivorship education and training for primary care providers: a systematic review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2022Pooled it
- General practitioners' involvement in oncological aftercare (ACTION): a study protocol for a mixed-methods study.BMC primary care · 2026Article
- The impact of contracted family doctor services on social adaptability among middle-aged and older adults in rural China: the mediating role of regular health management.BMC public health · 2025Article
- The Effectiveness of Shared Care in Cancer Survivors-A Systematic Review.International journal of integrated care · 2018Article
- Enhancing the Return to Work of Cancer Survivors: Development and Feasibility of the Nurse-Led eHealth Intervention Cancer@Work.JMIR research protocols · 2016Article
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Abstract
backgroundAlongside specialist cancer clinics, general practitioners have an important role in cancer patients' follow-up care, yet no literature summarises the nature, extent and impact of their involvement. This paper addresses this issue through a review of the literature.
methodsStudies were sourced from six academic databases - AustHealth (n = 202), CINAHL (n = 500), the Cochrane Library (reviews and trials; n = 200), Embase (n = 368), PHCRIS (n = 132) and PubMed/Medline (n = 410). Studies that focused on interventions designed for patients receiving follow-up care and reported cancer care provided by a general practitioner delivered alongside specialist care were reviewed.
resultsA total of 19 papers were identified as relevant for this review (3 randomised control trials; 4 cross-sectional, 5 cohort and 3 qualitative studies, and 3 systematic reviews). The reviewed studies indicated that providing general practitioner-led supportive interventions for post-treatment care of cancer patients is feasible and acceptable to patients. General practitioner involvement resulted in improved physical and psychosocial well-being of patients and continuity of care, especially for patients with concomitant health conditions.
conclusionInvolving general practitioners in post-treatment cancer care is beneficial to patients. However, proactive initiatives that encourage and facilitate patients to consult their general practitioner about their needs or symptoms of recurrence should be considered.
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