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Improving breast cancer survivors' knowledge using a patient-centered intervention
Jesus G Ulloa1, Marian Hemmelgarn2, Lori Viveros3
1Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA.
Surgery
|June 3, 2015
Summary
A survivorship care wallet card improved breast cancer patients' knowledge of their cancer history and follow-up needs. This patient-centered intervention enhanced communication and recall of essential survivorship information.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Health Communication
- Patient Education
Background:
- Low-income and minority women with breast cancer face significant barriers in accessing survivorship care information.
- Effective communication of survivorship care is crucial for this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel, patient-centered intervention designed to enhance communication of survivorship care information.
- To address barriers faced by underserved populations in understanding their cancer journey and follow-up needs.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, pre-post study design was employed at a safety-net hospital.
- A wallet card was developed to deliver personalized oncologic and follow-up survivorship care information.
- Patient navigators or community health workers administered the intervention.
Main Results:
- Patient knowledge regarding cancer stage, treatment, and recurrence symptoms significantly improved post-intervention (P < .05) and was retained at 3 months.
- The intervention reduced patient uncertainty about mammogram scheduling (P < .05).
- Approximately 90% of patients indicated willingness to share their survivorship card with healthcare providers.
Conclusions:
- The patient-centered survivorship card effectively improved short-term recall of critical survivorship care knowledge.
- The intervention shows promise in mitigating communication barriers for breast cancer patients.
- Further research is needed to confirm long-term knowledge retention and impact on appropriate follow-up care receipt.
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