Developing an Evidence-Based, Nurse-Led Psychoeducational Intervention With Peer Support in Gynecologic Oncology

Bergin, Rebecca; Grogan, Suzi; Bernshaw, David; Juraskova, Ilona; Penberthy, Sylvia; Mileshkin, Linda; Krishnasamy, Meinir; Hocking, Alison; Aranda, Sanchia; Schofield, Penelope

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“…In addition to information from healthcare professionals, some participants may have shared the information about side effects with other patients because a number of them had been on the ward for some time. Peer support has been shown to be useful in psycho-educational support programmes targeting patients with cancer 15 .…”

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Experiences of patients undergoing chemotherapy - a qualitative study of adults attending Uganda Cancer Institute

Wampaalu¹,

Naamala²,

Nabirye³

et al. 2016

Afr H. Sci.

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Background: Cancer is a global public health challenge and how patients in countries with poor healthcare infrastructure experience cancer treatment is largely unknown. Purpose: The objective of this study was to describe adult Ugandan cancer patients' experiences of undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Methodology: Using a qualitative descriptive design, seven in-patients with varying cancer diagnoses at the Uganda Cancer Institute were interviewed about their experiences of undergoing chemotherapy treatment; the interviews were transcribed and analysed thematically. Results: The analysis resulted in nine subthemes, which were categorized under three main themes: 'experiences related to the body', with the subthemes dry and sensitive skin, changes in eating and bowel habits, fever and feelings of abnormal body sensation; 'thoughts and feelings', with four subthemes reflecting the psychosocial impact of chemotherapy; and 'actively dealing with discomfort', with three subthemes describing how patients dealt with side effects, such as by sticking to a diet. Conclusion:Receiving chemotherapy treatment is difficult, and the side effects negatively influenced patients' bodies and moods. Dealing actively with discomfort and accepting negative impacts in hope of a cure helped the participants manage the acute complications related to the treatment. We recommend the development of interventions to ease discomfort due to chemotherapy.

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Experiences of patients undergoing chemotherapy - a qualitative study of adults attending Uganda Cancer Institute

Wampaalu¹,

Naamala²,

Nabirye³

et al. 2016

Afr H. Sci.

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“…First, contemporary cancer treatment is becoming increasingly complex and individualized, characterised by constant advances in therapy such as treatments relying on molecularly targeted agents and immunotherapies that require the adoption of a more personalised approach to care (Clauser et al, 2011). Second, the continuing shift from hospitalised cancer care to outpatient-based care has promoted the development of more independent roles for nurses, including symptom management and follow-up interventions (Bergin et al, 2016, Latter et al, 2017. Third, the specialty of cancer nursing has expanded rapidly, driven in part by current fiscal challenges in the global economy and a range of workforce pressures within the field of oncology, but also in response to the changing demographics and expectations of people living with, beyond, or at risk of cancer.…”

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A scoping review of trials of interventions led or delivered by cancer nurses

Charalambous

Wells

Campbell

et al. 2018

International Journal of Nursing Studies

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“…Twenty‐four studies were used to generate the theory that training in survivorship care should be provided to relevant healthcare professionals so they are sufficiently prepared to communicate survivorship information and direct survivors to appropriate support services 22,24,25,27,28,30,33,34,36,38,39,41,42,44,46,47,50,51,55–60 . In a study assessing barriers to providing survivorship care, hematology cancer nurses reported prioritizing clinical treatment over survivorship as they felt inadequately trained to deliver survivorship information 38 .…”

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What are the mechanisms underlying the delivery of survivorship care information in Australia? A realist review

Myers,

Johnston,

Zajdlewicz

et al. 2024

Psycho-Oncology

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ObjectiveQuality survivorship information is an essential component of cancer care. However, survivors often report not receiving this information and healthcare professionals report limited practical guidance on how to effectively deliver survivorship information. Therefore, this study used realist review methods to identify mechanisms reported within the published literature for communicating survivorship information and to understand the contextual factors that make these mechanisms effective.MethodsFull‐text papers published in CINAHL, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Academic Search Ultimate were included. Studies included in this review were conducted in Australia between January 2006 and December 2023, and reported on how information regarding survivorship care was communicated to adult cancer survivors living in the community. This review utilized realist methodologies: text extracts were converted to if‐then statements used to generate context‐mechanism‐outcome theories.ResultsFifty‐one studies were included and six theories for mechanisms that underpin the effective delivery of survivorship information were formed. These include: (1) tailoring information based on the survivors' background, (2) enhancing communication among providers, (3) employing dedicated survivorship staff, (4) providing survivorship training, (5) reducing the burden on survivors to navigate their care, and (6) using multiple modalities to provide information.ConclusionsFindings can inform practical guidance for how survivorship care information is best delivered in practice. Clinicians can apply this guidance to improve their individual interactions with cancer survivors, as can policymakers to develop healthcare systems and procedures that support effective communication of cancer survivorship information.

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Developing an Evidence-Based, Nurse-Led Psychoeducational Intervention With Peer Support in Gynecologic Oncology

Abstract: The Medical Research Council framework is useful in developing nursing interventions. The specific methods and strategies described are useful for designing future complex studies targeting patient supportive care.

Cited by 8 publications

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Experiences of patients undergoing chemotherapy - a qualitative study of adults attending Uganda Cancer Institute

Experiences of patients undergoing chemotherapy - a qualitative study of adults attending Uganda Cancer Institute

A scoping review of trials of interventions led or delivered by cancer nurses

What are the mechanisms underlying the delivery of survivorship care information in Australia? A realist review

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