Guidance for establishing an integrative oncology service in the Australian healthcare setting—a discussion paper

Grant, Suzanne; Hunter, Jennifer; Bensoussan, Alan; Delaney, Geoff P.

doi:10.1007/s00520-017-3851-0

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“…(15) Despite reports of relatively high use of integrative oncology, Australia is behind other western countries (e.g., US and UK) in providing access to integrative oncology via primary oncology treatment settings. (14,19,20) This is surprising since cancer survivors in 2017 make up 4% of Australia's population (more than one million). (21) This number is expected to increase to 1.9 million by 2040.…”

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“…Further research is needed to support the role and effectiveness of integrative oncology in meeting the needs of cancer patients in Australia, as well as strategies to facilitate how to successfully and systematically integrate these practices into Australian cancer care. (19) Further research is also needed on the role that integrative oncology professionals play in referring cancer patients to other allied and medical professionals, to meet the physical and psychological concerns of cancer patients.…”

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The Experiences of Touch Therapies in Symptom Management of Rural and Regional Cancer Patients in Australia

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Davis

Wilson³

et al. 2022

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Introduction: Cancer patients are increasingly combining touch therapies (e.g., remedial massage, lymphatic massage, and/or reflexology) with conventional treatments to deal with the impact of their cancer and treatments on their physical and mental well-being. To understand the impact of integrative oncology services on cancer patients, it is essential to explore the impact that various types of integrative oncology services have on cancer patients. Aims: This paper presents cancer patients’ experiences with touch therapies in a community-based cancer support center and to identify opportunities for better access to these practices and service provision in Australia. Methods: A random selection of cancer patients (n=36) receiving touch therapies at a rural/regional community cancer center completed mixed-methods mail surveys regarding the use of touch therapies, their satisfaction, and the impact on pain, fatigue, nausea and overall well-being. Results: Findings indicated that these services helped manage both physical and emotional symptoms. Of the participants experiencing pain and fatigue, findings revealed that touch therapies assisted with pain in 90% of participants and with fatigue in 70%. Conclusion: Given the increased and continued use of touch therapies by individuals with cancer, cancer centers should consider establishing touch therapy services or provide referrals to touch therapy services that can assist with symptom management and improve quality care. By more clearly understanding the benefits of the different types of integrative oncology interventions, patients with cancer receive more tailored and effective interventions throughout of their cancer journey.

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The Experiences of Touch Therapies in Symptom Management of Rural and Regional Cancer Patients in Australia

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Wilson³

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“…Project implementation also relates to the choice of CM. As has been suggested by others, 25,34 this project proposed to select CMs on the basis of specific criteria, including scientific evidence. In Switzerland, homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, anthroposophic medicine, and herbal medicine are the four CMs delivered by physicians who require specific training and meet federal standards.…”

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“…36 However, integrative medicine is what should be provided in hospitals, especially in academic centers. Some studies have suggested improving CM literacy and education among hospital health care professionals 34 and 610 RODONDI ET AL.…”

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Complementary Medicine Provision in an Academic Hospital: Evaluation and Structuring Project

Rodondi

Lüthi

Dubois

et al. 2019

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Objectives: Complementary medicine (CM) has become increasingly available in hospital settings in several countries. Nonetheless, there are disparities in the provision and organization of CM between hospitals and even within a single hospital. This was the case at Lausanne University Hospital, where neither a registry of CM practices nor homogeneous guidelines for the provision of CM existed. The board of directors mandated the use of an internal consultant to assess practices, delineate the ward's needs, and draft proposals to structure the provision of CM services. Design: Lescarbeau et al.'s integrated model of consultation was used. Settings/Location: Academic medical center, Switzerland. Subjects: Heads of departments, medical and nurse directors, and CM practitioners. Interventions: Semi-structured interviews, online survey, and focus groups were used to focus on CM availability, needs, and practices; CM practitioner background, training, and position in the hospital; and the type of patients treated. Results: The assessment identified 15 types of CM in 51 wards, provided by CM practitioners who represented the profiles of 8 types of health care professionals. Three barriers to implementing CM were identified: heterogeneity in CM practitioners' training and project implementation, lack of CM information for patients and health care professionals, and variable access to CM among hospital wards and resulting lack in continuity of care. Three main needs regarding CM were delineated: to ensure CM quality, to provide structured interdepartmental CM clinical services, and to provide CM information to patients and health care professionals. Three action priorities were selected by the board of directors: to develop structured CM clinical services; to select CM provision based on the specific criteria of scientific evidence, therapies already available at hospital, and specific ward's needs; and to provide CM information to patients and health care professionals. Conclusions: This assessment permitted to structure CM provision according to internal consultation.

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Establishing an integrative oncology service in the Australian healthcare setting—the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Hospital experience

Grant

Marthick

Lacey

2018

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Comprehensive cancer centres are on the rise as patients seek a more holistic approach to maintaining their wellbeing when living with a cancer diagnosis. Many cancer centres worldwide now incorporate a selection of evidence-based complementary therapies and qualified therapists into their offerings. The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, a comprehensive cancer centre in Sydney, Australia, provides integrative oncology services including acupuncture, massage, reflexology, dietetics and exercise physiology for individual patients, along with group programmes, and an integrative and supportive care medical specialist. The purpose of this paper is to reflect on one model of integrative oncology service and approach to integration and team and service development.

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Guidance for establishing an integrative oncology service in the Australian healthcare setting—a discussion paper

Cited by 6 publications

References 49 publications

The Experiences of Touch Therapies in Symptom Management of Rural and Regional Cancer Patients in Australia

The Experiences of Touch Therapies in Symptom Management of Rural and Regional Cancer Patients in Australia

Complementary Medicine Provision in an Academic Hospital: Evaluation and Structuring Project

Establishing an integrative oncology service in the Australian healthcare setting—the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Hospital experience

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