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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2021

Barriers to managing sleep disturbance in people with malignant brain tumours and their caregivers: a qualitative analysis of healthcare professionals' perception.

Megan S Jeon, Meera R Agar, Eng-Siew Koh, Anna K Nowak, Elizabeth J Hovey, Haryana M Dhillon

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Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07628647 (Pilot Study of the Living Well With Brain Cancer Intervention), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.

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NCT07628647 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Pilot Study of the Living Well With Brain Cancer Intervention

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of Colorado, DenverRan2026 to 2027Enrolled64ConditionsBrain CancerArmsGroup Self-Management Sessions, Educational Materials Only
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Authors and funding

6 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Megan S JeonSouth Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Liverpool, Australia. m.jeon@student.unsw.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9373-9087
Meera R AgarSouth Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Liverpool, Australia.
Eng-Siew KohSouth Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Liverpool, Australia.
Anna K NowakMedical School, QEII Medical Centre Unit, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia.
Elizabeth J HoveyUniversity of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Haryana M DhillonCentre for Medical Psychology & Evidence-Based Decision-Making, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
UNSW Sydney · AULiverpool Hospital · AUThe University of Sydney · AUThe University of Western Australia · AUUniversity of Technology Sydney · AU

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis study explores healthcare professionals (HCPs)' perception and current management of sleep disturbance (SD) in people with malignant brain tumours and their caregivers. We aimed to identify barriers to effective management of SD in neuro-oncology care.

methodsWe conducted semi-structured interviews with 11 HCPs involved in neuro-oncology care. The study was underpinned by the Capability Opportunity Motivation-Behaviour (COM-B) model within the Behavioural Change Wheel (BCW) guiding topic selection for the exploration of underlying processes of HCPs' behaviours and care decisions for SD management. Data were analysed thematically using a framework synthesis, and subsequently mapped onto the BCW to identify barriers for effective management and recommend potential interventions.

resultsWe identified four themes: HCPs' clinical opinions about SD, the current practice of SD management in neuro-oncology clinics, gaps in the current practice, and suggested areas for improvements. HCPs perceived SD as a prevalent yet secondary issue of low priority in neuro-oncology care. SD was unrecognised, and inadequately managed in usual clinical settings. Interventional options included modifying the use of corticosteroids or prescribing sedatives. When mapped onto the BCW, themes identified main barriers as a lack of awareness among HCPs about SD warranting care, due to the absence of screening tools and limited knowledge and resources for therapeutic interventions.

conclusionsMultidisciplinary HCPs need training in the routine use of appropriate sleep assessment tools, and access to clear management pathways. More professional resources are needed to educate staff in implementing appropriate interventions for people with malignant brain tumours who are experiencing SD.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelAdultBrain NeoplasmsCaregiversCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth PersonnelHumansMaleMiddle AgedPerceptionQualitative ResearchSleep Wake DisordersBrain tumoursClinician interviewNeuro-oncology careQualitative analysisSleep disturbance

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