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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2019

Patients' experience of lung cancer care coordination: a quantitative exploration.

Gemma K Collett, Ivana Durcinoska, Nicole M Rankin, Prunella Blinman, David J Barnes, Cleola Anderiesz, Jane M Young

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Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers.

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17 citing papers in PubMed, 29 citations in OpenAlex.

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7 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Gemma K CollettSydney Catalyst Translational Cancer Research Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Ivana DurcinoskaSurgical Outcomes Research Centre, Sydney Local Health District, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.
Nicole M RankinSydney Catalyst Translational Cancer Research Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. nicole.rankin@nswcc.org.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0715-1405
Prunella BlinmanConcord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, Australia.
David J BarnesRoyal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, Australia.
Cleola AnderieszCancer Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Jane M YoungSydney Catalyst Translational Cancer Research Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
The University of Sydney · AUCancer Australia · AUConcord Repatriation General Hospital · AURoyal Prince Alfred Hospital · AUUniversity of Technology Sydney · AU

Funding

Cancer Australia Lung Cancer Demonstration Project
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeImproving the coordination of care for people with lung cancer is a health priority. This study aimed to tailor an existing care coordination survey for a lung cancer population, investigate coordination experiences for patients who had received hospital-based treatment and identify any factors that may be associated with poor care coordination.

methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional survey of lung patients within two tertiary hospitals in Sydney, Australia. The Cancer Care Coordination Questionnaire for Patients (CCCQ-P) is a psychometrically valid and reliable survey originally developed for colorectal cancer. We pilot tested a survey adaptation with lung cancer patients, support group members and medical specialists (n = 49). A revised survey was mailed to eligible patients via their medical specialist.

resultsFifty-three of 118 eligible participants (45%) completed the CCCQ-P; most had early-stage disease and were about 70 years old. Overall, participants reported positive experiences of care coordination (mean total score 78.1), with high scores on communication and navigation subscales. The most problematic areas related to administrative aspects of care coordination and communication and information provision. Two patient groups (those residing in regional and rural areas, or no experience with the health system prior to diagnosis) reported significantly lower scores on the navigation subscale.

conclusionsThis study found that lung cancer patients' experience of care coordination was positive, but highlighted the need for strategies to assist patients living in rural areas, and those with no experience of the health care system. The CCCQ-P survey instrument can be used in future lung cancer studies.

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AgedCommunicationCross-Sectional StudiesDelivery of Health CareFemaleHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesAustraliaCare coordinationCommunicationLung neoplasmsNavigationQuestionnaire

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