A cross-sectional audit of current practices and areas for improvement of distress screening and management in Australian cancer services: is there a will and a way to improve?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-04801-5
Abstract: Background It is unknown how many distressed patients receive the additional supportive care recommended by Australian evidence-based distress management guidelines. The study identifies the (1) distress screening practices of Australian cancer services; (2) barriers to… read more here.
Keywords: distress screening; implementation; cancer services; management ... See more keywords
Barriers to the uptake of cervical cancer services and attitudes towards adopting new interventions in Peru
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2020.101212
Abstract: Highlights • Cervical cancer is the leading cause of mortality in women of reproductive age in Peru.• Increasing knowledge and awareness may promote cervical cancer screening uptake.• Mitigating financial barriers may increase treatment rates among… read more here.
Keywords: uptake cervical; cancer services; cervical cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
SP4.2.6 Colorectal cancer services during COVID-19; an experience of a tertiary centre
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab361.102
Abstract: COVID19 has placed unprecedented constraints on healthcare services. Colorectal cancer (CRC) care was one of the many areas predicted to suffer due to these additional pressures. We believe that despite the challenges posed by COVID19,… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; national average; cancer services; sp4 colorectal ... See more keywords
Variations in utilisation of colorectal cancer services in South Australia indicated by MBS/PBS benefits: a benefit incidence analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/1753-6405.13197
Abstract: Objective: This study investigated variations in healthcare expenditure for colorectal cancer (CRC) patients in South Australia by socioeconomic position (SEP) and remoteness area. read more here.
Keywords: variations utilisation; cancer services; colorectal cancer; south australia ... See more keywords
The impact of the first peak of the COVID‐19 pandemic on colorectal cancer services in England and Wales: A national survey, by Boyle et al
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DOI: 10.1111/codi.15794
Abstract: In this month's issue of Colorectal Disease, Boyle et al [1] report on the impact of COVID19 on colorectal cancer care during the first wave of the pandemic and highlight the key lessons learnt by… read more here.
Keywords: cancer services; impact; colorectal cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
Barriers to accessing cancer services for adults with physical disabilities in England and Wales: an interview-based study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027555
Abstract: Objectives The aim of this study was to explore the barriers to accessing cancer services faced by adults with pre-existing physical disabilities. Design Cross-sectional, exploratory qualitative study. Data were collected by semistructured interviews and analysed… read more here.
Keywords: physical disabilities; england wales; cancer services; barriers accessing ... See more keywords
Knowing, Being, and Doing: Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Collaboration in Cancer Services
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DOI: 10.1177/1049732316686750
Abstract: This qualitative inquiry explored the processes and practices of collaboration as experienced by a group of Australian multidisciplinary Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health workers. Each worker had participated, for a period of 2 to 5 years,… read more here.
Keywords: non aboriginal; cancer services; collaboration; aboriginal non ... See more keywords
ERS statement on harmonised standards for lung cancer registration and lung cancer services in Europe
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00610-2018
Abstract: The European Respiratory Society (ERS) task force for harmonised standards for lung cancer registration and lung cancer services in Europe recognised the need to create a single dataset for use in pan-European data collection and… read more here.
Keywords: services europe; cancer services; cancer registration; lung cancer ... See more keywords
“The support has been brilliant”: experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients attending two high performing cancer services
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06535-9
Abstract: Background Improving health outcomes for Indigenous people by providing person-centred, culturally safe care is a crucial challenge for the health sector, both in Australia and internationally. Many cancer providers and support services are committed to… read more here.
Keywords: cancer services; health; indigenous cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
Cancer care during COVID-19: Data from 157 patient organizations.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.e18564
Abstract: e18564 Background: Representatives from 8 global cancer coalitions/alliances, representing 650 cancer patient groups and the interests of over 14 million patients have come together during the pandemic to review and evaluate the patient-perspective impact. Cancer… read more here.
Keywords: cancer services; patient; cancer; cancer patients ... See more keywords
Improving Health and Cancer Services in Low-Resource Countries to Attain the Sustainable Development Goals Target 3.4 for Noncommunicable Diseases
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DOI: 10.1200/jgo.18.00185
Abstract: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2015 to 2030 includes a specific goal for health (Sustainable Development Goal [SDG] 3) with 13 targets, including SDG3.4 for the control and treatment of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), namely,… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; sustainable development; cancer services; cancer ... See more keywords