ArticleGynecologic oncology2016
Fighting cancer together: Development and implementation of shared medical appointments to standardize and improve chemotherapy education.
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- Feasibility and efficacy of implementing group visits for women's health conditions: a systematic review.BMC health services research · 2023Pooled it
- Further assessment of structural and social determinant of health effects on breast cancer care timelines: a qualitative study.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Acceptability and Feasibility of Survivorship Group Medical Visits for Breast Cancer Survivors in a Safety Net Hospital.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2024Article
- Construction and evaluation of a cloud follow-up platform for gynecological patients receiving chemotherapy.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- Optimizing Patient Education of Oncology Medications: A Patient Perspective.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2019Article
- Improving Access to Integrative Oncology Through Group Medical Visits: A Pilot Implementation Project.Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) · 2019Article
- A Shared Medical Appointment on the Benefits and Risks of Opioids Is Associated With Improved Patient Confidence in Managing Chronic Pain.Journal of patient experience · 2017Article
- All Hands on Deck: Nurses and Cancer Care Delivery in Women's Health.Frontiers in oncology · 2016Article
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Abstract
objectiveShared medical appointments offer a novel approach to improve efficiency and quality of care consistent with the goals of the Institute of Medicine. Our objective was to develop and implement a shared medical appointment for gynecologic cancer patients initiating chemotherapy.
methodsWe first assessed the level of interest in shared medical appointments among our patients and providers through qualitative interviews. Both patients and providers identified pre-chemotherapy as an optimal area to pilot shared medical appointments. We subsequently created a multidisciplinary team comprised of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, administrators, health education specialists and members of the Quality Improvement Department to establish a Shared Medical Appointment and Readiness Teaching (SMART) program for all gynecologic oncology patients initiating chemotherapy with platinum- and/or taxane-based regimens. We developed a standardized chemotherapy education presentation and provided patients with a tool kit that consisted of chemotherapy drug education, a guide to managing side effects, advance directives, and center contact information.
resultsFrom May 9, 2014 to June 26, 2015, 144 patients participated in 51 SMART visits. The majority of patients had ovarian cancer and were treated with carboplatin/paclitaxel. Surveyed patients reported being highly satisfied with the group visit and would recommend shared medical appointments to other patients.
conclusionsThis model of care provides patient education within a framework of social support that empowers patients. Shared medical appointments for oncology patients initiating chemotherapy are both feasible and well accepted.
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