Perspectives of cancer survivors on the role of different healthcare providers in an integrated delivery system

Journal of Cancer Survivorship : Research and Practice
Jessica ChubakEdward H Wagner

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to describe patient perspectives on survivorship care 1 year after cancer diagnosis. The study was conducted at an integrated healthcare delivery system in western Washington State. Participants were patients with breast, colorectal, and lung cancer who had enrolled in a randomized control trial (RCT) of oncology nurse navigation to improve early cancer care. Those alive and enrolled in the healthcare system 1 year after diagnosis were eligible for this analysis. Participants completed surveys by phone. Questions focused on receipt of treatment summaries and care plans; discussions with different providers; patient opinions on who does and should provide their care; and patient perspectives primary care providers' (PCP) knowledge and skills related to caring for cancer survivors Of the 251 participants in the RCT, 230 (91.6%) responded to the 12-month phone survey and were included in this analysis; most (n = 183, 79.6%) had breast cancer. The majority (84.8%) considered their cancer specialist (e.g., medical, radiation, surgical or gynecological oncologist) to be their main provider for cancer follow-up and most (69.4%) had discussed follow-up care with that provider. Approximately half of patients...Continue Reading

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