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ArticleCanadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique2024

Exploring the experiences of cancer survivors and their caregivers accessing supportive care services in New Brunswick, Canada.

Charlotte Schwarz, Alison Luke, Julia Besner, Luke MacNeill, Lauren Renée Ashfield, Julie Easley, Stephanie McIntosh-Lawrence, Shelley Doucet

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Article in Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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8 authors.

Charlotte SchwarzResearch Coordinator, Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, 100 Tucker Park Rd, Saint John, NB, E2K 5E2.
Alison LukeResearch Associate, Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, 100 Tucker Park Rd, Saint John, NB, E2K 5E2.
Julia BesnerResearch Assistant, Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, 100 Tucker Park Rd, Saint John, NB, E2K 5E2.
Luke MacNeillPost-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, 100 Tucker Park Rd, Saint John, NB, E2K 5E2.
Lauren Renée AshfieldResearch Assistant, Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, 100 Tucker Park Rd, Saint John, NB, E2K 5E2.
Julie EasleyResearch Director, Medical Education Department, Horizon Health Network, 700 Priestman Street, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5N5.
Stephanie McIntosh-LawrenceRadiation Oncology, Horizon Health Network, 400 University Ave, Saint John, NB, E2L 4L2.
Shelley DoucetProfessor, Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, 100 Tucker Park Rd, Saint John, NB, E2K 5E2.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Supportive care services can reduce distress and improve quality of life for cancer survivors and their caregivers. However, people often struggle to access these services. With this issue in mind, the current study aimed to explore the experiences of cancer survivors and their caregivers in accessing supportive care services in New Brunswick, Canada, as well as their prospective interest in a provincial supportive care centre. Forty-four individuals participated in an online or mail survey designed to identify experiences accessing supportive care services and supportive care needs. Results indicated the supportive care services that are most important to participants (e.g., mental and emotional support). Many participants noted that they were unaware of the availability of follow-up services and methods of access. Participants had a variety of unmet care requirements including lack of informational support and care coordination. All participants reported that they would like to have a supportive care centre in New Brunswick. These findings offer important recommendations for improving the coordination and delivery of supportive cancer care for this population.

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PMCPMC11537439

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