FIPOL: An initiative to support research collaborations, resource development, scientific communication, and educational opportunities in psychosocial oncology for Latin America

Costas-Muñíz, Rosario; Vazquez, Oscar; Montaña, Maria Fernanda; Castro, Eida; Torres-Blasco, Normarie; Mg, Lourdes Ruda‐Santolaria; Mg, Jose C. Sanchez‐Ramirez; Esenarro, L; Bergerot, Cristiane Decat; Castro, Jonathan M.; Gany, Francesca; Breitbart, William

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“…Improving the acceptance and use of general psychosocial care in cancer will facilitate the implementation and sustainability of interventions, such as MCP-L. The work of professional organizations, such as the International Psycho-oncology Society ( www.ipos-society.org/ ), FIPOL network ( Costas-Muniz et al., 2022 ) ( www.fipol.info ), and the Latin American Network of Psycho-Oncology ( www.facebook.com/SomosRELPO/ ), is critically needed to bring awareness and acceptance of psycho-oncology, promote it as being integral to oncological care, and promote the integration of psychosocial care into Latin American national cancer programs or cancer plans, so it can receive the support needed ( Grassi et al, 2012 ).…”

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International adaptation of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos: Providers’ views on pre-implementation

Costas-Muñíz

Torres-Blasco

Castro-Figueroa

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Implementation Research and Practice

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Background This qualitative study aims to identify facilitators of and barriers to the implementation of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP) by providers of mental health services to Latinos in the US and Latin America using the practical, robust implementation and sustainability model (PRISM). This information will be used to increase usability and acceptability of MCP for Latino patients with cancer and their providers in Latin America and the US. Methods A total of 14 Latino cancer patient mental health providers completed in-depth semi-structured interviews. Participants were recruited from 9 countries and 12 different sites. They provided feedback about barriers to and facilitators of implementation of MCP at the patient, provider, and clinic levels in their clinical setting. The qualitative data from the interviews was coded according to PRISM domains. Three analysts independently coded the transcripts; discrepancies between analysts were resolved through discussion and consensus. Results Based on PRISM, themes were: clinic environment (protected time for training and supervision), intervention characteristics (adapt the intervention using more simple language, include more visual aids, include more family-oriented content), patient (develop materials for the identification and screening of patients, provide educational materials, increase motivation and knowledge about psychotherapy, assess commitment to psychotherapy, adapt for the inpatient vs. outpatient setting), provider (receive interactive/participatory training, educational materials, ongoing supervision, have flexibility of delivering the intervention in a less structured manner, theoretical framework of the provider) and external environment (work at policy level to integrate services for oncology patients). Conclusion These qualitative data revealed potential facilitators and barriers of this intervention (MCP) on an international scale. Identified cultural, contextual, and healthcare systems factors illustrated the importance of examining pre-implementation needs prior to implementing a trial. We will design and plan a future RCT using the PRISM framework and these pre-implementation data. Plain Language Summary This study integrates frameworks of implementation science and cultural adaptation through the examination of pre-implementation contextual issues at the preparation phase of a cultural adaptation of a psychotherapeutic intervention, Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP), for Latinos with advanced cancer. By examining implementation needs early in the implementation process, during preparation, the intervention can be adapted in a way that attends to and addresses the providers’ most cited challenges in implementation: having a rigid protocol/structure, complexity of the intervention, disease burden preventing adherence to the intervention, transportation, and competing demands, and limited clinic space to offer the intervention.

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International adaptation of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos: Providers’ views on pre-implementation

Costas-Muñíz

Torres-Blasco

Castro-Figueroa

et al. 2022

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“…In a similar vein, based on a survey of cancer care providers in Africa, Lounsbury et al 23 provide support for the need for culturally grounded communication research and program design. To support this, Costa-Muniz et al 14 have provided a step-by-step guide to the cultural adaptation process for cancer-related interventions. Five studies focus on country specific issues within Kenya, 24 Ghana, 25 Uganda, 26 Indonesia 27 and Brazil.…”

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“…Global partnerships can be of value to advance the routine implementation of psychosocial care for patients with cancer and their families. In that regard, Costas‐Muñiz 14 describe an international collaboration to connect clinicians, educators and researchers from Latin‐American and Spanish‐speaking countries who are engaged in psychosocial oncology, behavioural medicine and palliative care. Building a unified voice in advocacy, Kim et al 15 report on the consensus of more than 1400 professionals in psycho‐oncology throughout the world on the need for new resources to address unmet needs of cancer survivors and family caregivers.…”

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Global psycho‐oncology in low middle‐income countries: Challenges and opportunities

Dunn

Rodin

2023

Psycho-Oncology

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Objectives This Special Issue of Psycho‐Oncology is focused on challenges and opportunities in the provision of psychosocial care to patients in low and middle‐income countries (LMICs). The aim is to highlight global disparities and inequity in the provision of evidence‐based, culturally‐sensitive and timely psychosocial care and to showcase the work of researchers and practitioners to address this gap. We hope that this Issue will help to advance the psychological and social dimensions of cancer care in all parts of the world. Methods The focus of the papers is on research and clinical innovations in LMICs that target the psychological, social and cultural dimensions of cancer and on interventions to improve or maintain the psychological well‐being, social functioning and/or quality of life of those who are affected and their families. Results These papers draw attention to guidelines, resource needs, clinical service evaluation, emerging research and knowledge translation within LMICs that advance knowledge and implementation in the field of psycho‐oncology. Conclusions Innovations and advances in psycho‐oncology are emerging from LMICs to enhance the care of patients with cancer and their families in these regions and in all parts of the world. A sustained global initiative is now needed to ensure that guidelines for such care are routinely included in global, national and local cancer control plans and that essential resources and attention are directed to implement them.

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“…Telehealth was considered valuable for patients with mobility (21) and functional problems (18) or with treatment side effects (5).…”

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Use of telehealth for psychosocial oncology: A mixed methods study about barriers to and opportunities with Latino patients from Latin America, Spain, and the United States

Ruda-Santolaria

Bergerot²,

Hernandez

et al. 2023

Psycho-Oncology

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ObjectivesTelehealth for mental healthcare expanded rapidly with the COVID‐19 pandemic's onset; however, global access disparities emerged. Telehealth challenges and opportunities for Latino cancer patients from different geographical regions must be explored.MethodsA cross‐sectional online survey (March‐July 2021) of mental health providers, serving Latino cancer patients in Latin America, United States, and Spain, contained close‐ended questions related to the use of telehealth during the pandemic and open‐ended questions on recommending/not recommending telehealth.ResultsIn a sample of 148 providers from 21 countries, 60.5% reported that at least some of their patients had difficulties with Internet speed and connectivity and lacked knowledge about using electronic devices (43.2%) or the Internet (45.4%). Lacking privacy at home (66.0%) and childcare (26.0%) were reported patient challenges. Internet connectivity or speed were issues for providers (43.2%) themselves. Improving patient reach was a reported telehealth benefit (64.2%). Geographical access (43.2%) and physical limitations (35.8%) were considerations in offering telehealth. Considerations for not recommending telehealth were patient age (24.3%) and lacking technological knowledge (29.1%).ConclusionsTelehealth for mental healthcare may improve patient access issues caused by geographical and transportation conditions and patient functionality. Findings provide insight into telehealth benefits and challenges in Latino patient populations. Future studies should examine patient access and use by region.

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FIPOL: An initiative to support research collaborations, resource development, scientific communication, and educational opportunities in psychosocial oncology for Latin America

Cited by 5 publications

References 10 publications

International adaptation of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos: Providers’ views on pre-implementation

International adaptation of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos: Providers’ views on pre-implementation

Global psycho‐oncology in low middle‐income countries: Challenges and opportunities

Use of telehealth for psychosocial oncology: A mixed methods study about barriers to and opportunities with Latino patients from Latin America, Spain, and the United States

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