ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2018
An Exploration of Underrepresentation of Aboriginal Cancer Patients Attending a Regional Radiotherapy Service in Western Australia.
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- Systematic review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' experiences and supportive care needs associated with cancer.BMC public health · 2024Pooled it
- A Review of Western Australian Researchers' Contributions to Understanding Cancer Prevention and Outcomes in Aboriginal People.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Review
- Scope and impact of a First Nations cancer coordinator role: perspectives of multidisciplinary cancer staff.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Core components of a best practice First Nations cancer coordinator role.The Medical journal of Australia · 2025Article
- Indigenous Australians' Experiences of Cancer Care: A Narrative Literature Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- Evaluating delays in patients treated with post-operative radiation therapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology · 2022Article
- A qualitative study of rural healthcare providers' views of social, cultural, and programmatic barriers to healthcare access.BMC health services research · 2022Article
- The rural tax: comprehensive out-of-pocket costs associated with patient travel in British Columbia.BMC health services research · 2021Article
- "The support has been brilliant": experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients attending two high performing cancer services.BMC health services research · 2021Article
- Understanding Aboriginal Peoples' Cultural and Family Connections Can Help Inform the Development of Culturally Appropriate Cancer Survivorship Models of Care.JCO global oncology · 2020Article
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Abstract
Travel logistics impede Aboriginal patients' uptake of cancer treatments and is one reason for the poorer outcomes of Aboriginal people with cancer. This research examined benefits of a newly established rurally based radiotherapy unit in southwest Western Australia (WA), and included exploring the experience of Aboriginal patients and possible reasons for Aboriginal people's underrepresentation in treatment. Semi-structured in-depth interviews with 21 service providers involved in the treatment and care of people with cancer, and 3 Aboriginal patients with cancer who undertook radiotherapy at the Service were undertaken. Data were subject to thematic analysis involving immersion in the data for familiarization, inductive coding, investigator discussion and refining of emerging themes and triangulation of patient and provider interviews. Aboriginal cancer patients were positive about the treatment and support they had received, highlighting the often complex challenges faced by rural Aboriginal cancer patients in accessing and maintaining treatment. Service providers offered suggestions for small numbers presenting to the Service, including late presentation, potential perceptions of cultural insensitivity on the part of service providers, out-of-pocket costs and under-ascertainment of Aboriginal status. The Service has put in place practices and initiatives to support patient health and wellbeing, including making the facility more welcoming towards Aboriginal people and ensuring culturally appropriate care.
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