Predictors of clinic satisfaction among adult survivors of childhood cancer

Preferences for the organization of long-term follow-up in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors

“…Clinicians rated these aspects similarly [8], such that currently available follow-up is likely to be focusing on medical aspects. This is also reflected in findings of another British study which showed higher satisfaction with the follow-up consultation among survivors seeking clinical support, compared to survivors seeking psychological support [18].…”

A systematic review of models of care for the follow‐up of childhood cancer survivors

“…Mostly these studies were feasibility or audit type studies which aimed to clarify whether a particular service design was feasible, and if patients found it useful. The single comparative cohort study compared follow-up settings where care was delivered in either a traditional paediatric late effects clinic or a multi-disciplinary adult clinic, both of which were hospital based [18]. This study was included to provide as comprehensive a picture of the evidence base in this area as possible, although we acknowledge it does not directly answer our research question.…”

“…The results Absolom et al [18] Found no differences in satisfaction between paediatric and adult clinics; key predictors of satisfaction were aspects of clinic organisation suggest this is both feasible, and acceptable, to the majority of both patients and family doctors [13].…”

“…The study by Absolom et al [18] compared predictors of patient satisfaction in attendees of a traditional paediatric lateeffects clinic and a multi-disciplinary adult setting clinic. Appointments were of longer duration in the paediatric clinic (30 minutes vs. 10 minutes) and the clinic was staffed by specialist paediatric oncologists among other professionals.…”

How do men in the United Kingdom decide to dispose of banked sperm following cancer treatment?

“…Current late effects and perceived 99 vulnerability were assessed using a standardized measure (Absolom et al, 2006). Responses were 100 made on 5-point Likert rating scales with appropriate end-points or multiple choice options.…”