A trial of a self-assessment tool of problems following treatment of colorectal cancer: a prospective study in Australia primary care.
Eur J Cancer Care (Engl)
; 25(1): 69-78, 2016 Jan.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26094837
ABSTRACT
Patients treated for colorectal cancer (CRC) experience considerable physical, social and psychological morbidity. In this study, 66 participants with stages I-III CRC were enrolled in this study. Participants completed the self-assessment tool for patients (SATp) over a 5-month period and visited a general practitioner with a copy of their SATp to assist in the management of any problems associated with CRC treatment. General practitioners' notes were reviewed for management actions. Of the 66 participants, 57 visited a general practitioner over the 5-month study period. A total of 547 problems were identified (median 7; IQR 3-12.25). Participants with physical problems were more likely to consult their general practitioner (OR 1.84, CI 1.05-3.21, P = 0.03) compared to those with psychological problems. The number of problems experienced by participants did not have any influence on the decision to visit a general practitioner. Psychological problems (P < 0.01) significantly reduced over the 5-month study period. Regular use of the SATp facilitates the identification of long-term CRC treatment-related problems. Some of these problems could then be addressed in primary care.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Colorretais
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Avaliação das Necessidades
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Medicina de Família e Comunidade
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Autoavaliação Diagnóstica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur J Cancer Care (Engl)
Assunto da revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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NEOPLASIAS
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Austrália
País de publicação:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM