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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2022

Exploring the role of general practitioners in addressing financial toxicity in cancer patients.

Carla Thamm, Jennifer Fox, Nicolas H Hart, Joel Rhee, Bogda Koczwara, Jon Emery, Kristi Milley, Rebecca L Nund, Raymond J Chan

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Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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  6. Patient-reported benefit from proposed interventions to reduce financial toxicity during cancer treatment.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022
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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Carla ThammCancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Centre, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. c.thamm@qut.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0250-1848
Jennifer FoxSchool of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Nicolas H HartCancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Centre, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Joel RheeGeneral Practice Academic Unit, School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
Bogda KoczwaraCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Jon EmeryPrimary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group (PC4), Carlton, Australia.
Kristi MilleyPrimary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group (PC4), Carlton, Australia.
Rebecca L NundSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Raymond J ChanCancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Centre, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

Funding

National Health and Medical Research Council APP1194051
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeFinancial toxicity (FT) describes financial distress or hardship as an outcome of cancer and its treatment. Minimising the impact of FT requires early assessment and intervention. General practice plays a significant role in the support of a person with cancer and may have an important role in the management of FT. The purpose of this study was to understand perspectives of general practitioners (GP) on addressing FT in the primary care setting, which may then help inform strategies to further support collaborative efforts to address FT.

methodsA qualitative interpretive approach was utilised for this study. GPs were recruited through a GP conference and other professional networks using purposive, snowballing sampling techniques. Data collection continued until sufficient rich data had been obtained. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. The data were analysed using inductive analysis techniques.

resultsTwenty (n = 20) GPs participated in semi-structured in-depth telephone interviews. GPs identified that their role positions them well to provide some FT support, but there are limitations. Perceptions and philosophies about cancer management were drivers of referrals and financial conversations. Priorities for care of FT by GPs included improved cost information provision and accessible support.

conclusionGPs can play an important role in helping to address FT associated with cancer and its treatments if supported with the right information.

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General PracticeGeneral PractitionersNeoplasmsAttitude of Health PersonnelFinancial StressHumansPrimary Health CareQualitative ResearchCancerCancer patientsFinancial toxicityGeneral practiceGeneral practitioner

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PMID34309703
PMCPMC8311635

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