ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2018
Barriers and enablers to implementing scalp cooling in Australia: a qualitative study of health professionals' attitudes to and experience with scalp cooling.
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- Ethical, legal, organizational and social issues related to the use of scalp cooling for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia: A systematic review.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2023Pooled it
- Chemotherapy-induced alopecia: an exploratory questionnaire-based study from Israel comparing knowledge, attitudes, and management practices among dermatologists and oncologists.Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG · 2026Article
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- Scalp cooling therapy in chemotherapy-induced alopecia: addressing variability in cooling duration and efficacy.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Review
- Patient and nursing staff perspectives on automated scalp cooling (ASC) for chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Characterization of the role of Facebook groups for patients who use scalp cooling therapy: a survey study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Factors influencing scalp cooling discussions and use at a large academic institution: a single-center retrospective review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- "Dear hair loss"-illness perceptions of female patients with chemotherapy-induced alopecia.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Yonder: Virtual wards, gout, scalp cooling, and mosques.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2018Article
- Improving Information Provision on Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia and Scalp Cooling: A Comprehensive Approach Including A Website and Web-Based Decision Tool.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursingArticle
- Scalp Cooling in Daily Clinical Practice for Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Curative Chemotherapy: A Multicenter Interventional Study.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundChemotherapy-induced alopecia is a common and distressing adverse event for patients. Scalp cooling to reduce this alopecia has been available in Europe for more than a decade, but only recently introduced in Australia. The aim of this study was to qualitatively explore health professionals' perceptions of the barriers and enablers to the implementation of scalp cooling in Australian cancer centres.
methodsUsing a qualitative methodology, telephone interviews were conducted with 21 health professionals working in a tumour stream where chemotherapy-induced alopecia is an adverse event of treatment. Participants were recruited from five centres in Australia where scalp cooling is currently available and one centre without access to the technology.
resultsFour interrelated themes were identified: (1) health professional attitudes, (2) concerns for patient equity, (3) logistical considerations and (4) organisational support.
conclusionsThis qualitative study provides the first methodological exploration of Australian health professionals' perceptions of barriers and enablers to scalp cooling uptake. The results highlighted health professional support drives the introduction of scalp cooling. Integration of the technology requires adjustments to nursing practice to manage the increased time, workload and change in patient flow. Strategies to manage the change in practice and organisational support for change in work flow are essential for successful implementation into routine care.
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