Quality of early prostate cancer follow-up care from the patients’ perspective

Autor: Wollersheim, Barbara M., van der Poel, Henk G., van Asselt, Kristel M., Pos, Floris J., Tillier, Corinne N., Akdemir, Emine, Vis, Andre N., Lampe, Menuhin I., van den Bergh, Roderick, Somford, Diederik M., Knipscheer, Ben, Cauberg, Evelyne C. C., Noordzij, Arjen, Aaronson, Neil K., Boekhout, Annelies H., van de Poll-Franse, Lonneke V.
Přispěvatelé: Medical and Clinical Psychology, Urology, CCA - Cancer Treatment and quality of life, General practice, APH - Personalized Medicine, APH - Quality of Care, CCA - Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, APH - Health Behaviors & Chronic Diseases
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Wollersheim, B M, van der Poel, H G, van Asselt, K M, Pos, F J, Tillier, C N, Akdemir, E, Vis, A N, Lampe, M I, van den Bergh, R, Somford, D M, Knipscheer, B, Cauberg, E C C, Noordzij, A, Aaronson, N K, Boekhout, A H & van de Poll-Franse, L V 2022, ' Quality of early prostate cancer follow-up care from the patients’ perspective ', Supportive Care in Cancer, vol. 30, no. 12, pp. 10077-10087 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-022-07396-6
Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(12), 10077-10087. Springer
Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(12), 10077-10087. Springer Verlag
Supportive care in cancer, 30(12), 10077-10087. Springer Verlag
ISSN: 1433-7339
0941-4355
Popis: PurposeTo develop optimal cancer survivorship care programs, this study assessed the quality of prostate cancer follow-up care as experienced by patients shortly after completion of primary treatment.MethodsWe surveyed 402 patients with localized prostate cancer participating in a randomized controlled trial comparing specialist versus primary care–based follow-up. For the current study, we used patient-reported data at the time of the first follow-up visit at the hospital, prior to randomization. We assessed patients’ ratings of the quality of follow-up care using the Assessment of Patient Experiences of Cancer Care survey. This survey includes 13 scales about different aspects of care and an overall rating of care. Multivariable linear regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with perceived follow-up quality.ResultsPatients reported positive experiences at first follow-up for 9 of 13 scales, with mean (M) scores ranging from 79 to 97 (on a 0–100 response scale). Patients reported most frequently (over 70%) suboptimal care regarding symptom management (84%; M = 44, SD = 37), health promotion (75%; M = 45, SD = 39), and physician’s knowledge about patients’ life (84%; M = 65, SD = 23). Overall, patients’ lower quality of follow-up ratings were associated with younger age, higher education level, having more than one comorbid condition, having undergone primary surgery, and experiencing significant symptoms.ConclusionPatients with prostate cancer are generally positive about their initial, hospital-based follow-up care. However, efforts should be made to improve symptom management, health promotion, and physician’s knowledge about patients’ life. These findings point to areas where prostate cancer follow-up care can be improved.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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