A trial of a self assessment tool of problems following treatment of colorectal cancer: A prospective study in Australian primary care.
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...
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| author | Ngune, I Jiwa, Moyez McManus, Alexandra Hughes, Jeff Parsons, Richard |
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| description | 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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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-232052017-10-02T02:28:04Z A trial of a self assessment tool of problems following treatment of colorectal cancer: A prospective study in Australian primary care. Ngune, I Jiwa, Moyez McManus, Alexandra Hughes, Jeff Parsons, Richard colon cancer psychological care supportive care bowel cancer quality of life 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. 2015 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/23205 10.1111/ecc.12340 Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. restricted |
| spellingShingle | colon cancer psychological care supportive care bowel cancer quality of life Ngune, I Jiwa, Moyez McManus, Alexandra Hughes, Jeff Parsons, Richard A trial of a self assessment tool of problems following treatment of colorectal cancer: A prospective study in Australian primary care. |
| title | A trial of a self assessment tool of problems following treatment of colorectal cancer: A prospective study in Australian primary care. |
| title_full | A trial of a self assessment tool of problems following treatment of colorectal cancer: A prospective study in Australian primary care. |
| title_fullStr | A trial of a self assessment tool of problems following treatment of colorectal cancer: A prospective study in Australian primary care. |
| title_full_unstemmed | A trial of a self assessment tool of problems following treatment of colorectal cancer: A prospective study in Australian primary care. |
| title_short | A trial of a self assessment tool of problems following treatment of colorectal cancer: A prospective study in Australian primary care. |
| title_sort | trial of a self assessment tool of problems following treatment of colorectal cancer: a prospective study in australian primary care. |
| topic | colon cancer psychological care supportive care bowel cancer quality of life |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/23205 |