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Psycho-oncology in Australia: a descriptive review
1Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG), Lifehouse level 6-North, C39Z, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW Australia.
Biopsychosocial Medicine
|December 21, 2017
Summary
Australia
Area of Science:
- Psycho-Oncology
- Cancer Care
- Health System Analysis
Background:
- Australia possesses a robust Psycho-Oncology research and clinical landscape.
- Psycho-Oncology integrates within the Australian healthcare system.
- Key services, guidelines, and organizational structures are foundational.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the Australian health system's context for Psycho-Oncology.
- To outline clinical Psycho-Oncology services, their structure, processes, and reach.
- To detail the development of Australian Psychosocial Guidelines for adult cancer care.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of the Australian health system.
- Outline of clinical Psycho-Oncology service models.
- Narrative description of guideline development and organizational structures.
Main Results:
- The Australian health system supports a thriving Psycho-Oncology community.
- Clinical services, psychosocial guidelines, and dedicated organizations (OzPos, PoCoG) are established.
- Strong links between Psycho-Oncology and mainstream Oncology organizations foster growth.
Conclusions:
- Collaboration and integration with major cancer organizations are key drivers of Psycho-Oncology's success in Australia.
- The Australian model demonstrates effective embedding of psychosocial care within cancer services.
- Ongoing collaborative research programs exemplify successful outcomes.
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