ArticleJournal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education2018
Knowledge and Preferences of Primary Care Providers in Delivering Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Care.
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- Factors influencing the translation of shared cancer follow-up care into clinical practice: a systematic review.BMJ open · 2022Pooled it
- Outcomes of cancer survivorship education and training for primary care providers: a systematic review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2022Pooled it
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- Long-term outcomes among individuals living with and beyond head and neck cancer: a scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Implementation barriers and considerations for recommending and administering the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in oncology settings.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2024Article
- Primary care provider-led cancer survivorship care in the first 5 years following initial cancer treatment: a scoping review of the barriers and solutions to implementation.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2024Article
- Myths and Presumptions About Cancer Survivorship.Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · 2024Article
- What is the evidence behind cancer care reviews, a primary care cancer support tool? A scoping review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2023Article
- Multimorbidity in people living with and beyond cancer: a scoping review.American journal of cancer research · 2023Article
- Head and neck cancer survivorship from the patient perspective.Head & neck · 2020Article
- Documentation and incidence of late effects and screening recommendations for adolescent and young adult head and neck cancer survivors treated with radiotherapy.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2019Article
- Assessing Key Stakeholders' Knowledge, Needs, and Preferences for Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Care Plans.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2019Article
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Abstract
Long-term care for head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors is complex and requires coordination among multiple providers. Clinical practice guidelines highlight the role of primary care providers (PCPs) in screening for secondary cancer/recurrence, assessment of late/long-term side effects, and referrals for appropriate specialty management of toxicity. However, these responsibilities may be difficult to meet within the scope of primary care practice. We conducted this study to explore preferences, comfort, and knowledge of PCPs in the care of HNC survivors. We piloted a 40-item web-based survey developed with oncologist and PCP input targeted for family medicine and internal medicine providers. Responses were collected within a single university health system over 2 months. PCPs (n = 28; RR = 11.3%) were interested in learning about health promotion after cancer treatment (89%) and generally agree that their current practice patterns address healthy lifestyle behaviors (82%). However, only 32% of PCPs felt confident they could manage late/long-term side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. Only 29% felt confident they could provide appropriate cancer screening. Looking at shared care responsibilities with oncology providers, PCPs perceived being responsible for 30% of care in the first year after treatment and 81% of care after 5 years. Seventy-one percent of PCPs agreed that oncologists provided them necessary information, yet 32% of PCPs found it difficult to coordinate with cancer providers. While these PCPs perceive increased care responsibility for long-term survivors, most are uncomfortable screening for recurrence and managing late/long-term side effects. Education and mutual coordination between PCPs and oncology providers may improve survivor care.
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