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ArticleJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2020

A model of cancer survivorship care within a community health setting: the Good Life Cancer Survivorship program.

Lahiru Russell, Rebecca McIntosh, Carina Martin, Janine Scott, Wee Kheng Soo, Bernadette Zappa, Kerry Haynes, Patricia M Livingston, Anna Ugalde

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Article in Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Community-based interventions designed to optimize health behaviors among cancer survivors: an integrative systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022
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  12. Innovations in cancer survivorship care: "Lessons from the Clinic" special section.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2020
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9 authors.

Lahiru RussellSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. l.russell@deakin.edu.au.ORCID 0000-0002-3806-0020
Rebecca McIntoshCarrington Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Carina MartinCarrington Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Janine ScottCarrington Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Wee Kheng SooCarrington Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Bernadette ZappaEastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Kerry HaynesSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Patricia M LivingstonSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Anna UgaldeSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis study aimed to establish and evaluate the referral pathway from a hospital-based oncology service to a multidisciplinary community-based health service supporting survivors to engage in self-management.

methodThe evaluation involved understanding patterns of health service utilisation and health professionals' perspectives on the implementation of the community-based model of survivorship care, the Good Life Cancer Survivorship (GLCS) program. Survivors referred to GLCS were undergoing or had completed cancer treatment and unable to participate in intensive ambulatory oncology rehabilitation. Health service utilisation was tracked over 5 months, and the perspectives of health professionals referring to and involved in the GLCS program were recorded using semi-structured interviews.

resultsThe oncology service made 25 referrals. The most accessed services at Carrington Health were physiotherapy with 18 appointments, followed by psychology (12) and dietitian services (11). Four themes emerged from the interviews: (1) Allied health services are relevant to people with cancer; (2) Education and information needs; (3) Communication gaps; (4) A one-stop multidisciplinary and holistic care model.

conclusionThis project demonstrated that community health may be a valid setting to support cancer survivors in managing their health. Supporting ongoing awareness, education and understanding of services across both community and acute care settings will foster care coordination and strengthen referral pathways. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Accessing appropriate community-based allied health services can support cancer survivors in developing self-management skills to manage their own health and improve their health outcomes and wellbeing in the survivorship phase.

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SurvivorshipAgedFemaleHumansMaleNeoplasmsPublic HealthCancer care coordinationCommunity healthOncologyReferralsRehabilitationSurvivorship

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