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Integrating Survivorship Care Into a Radiation Medicine Program
Shaziya Malam1, Belinda Lawrence1, Cari Bradley1
1Radiation Oncology, Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, CAN.
Cureus
|June 13, 2020
Summary
This pilot survivorship care program for breast cancer patients completing radiation therapy showed positive participant responses. The program increased confidence and encouraged lifestyle changes, though delivery methods require modification for scalability.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Patient Care
- Health Behavior
Background:
- Survivorship care is crucial for cancer patients post-treatment.
- A pilot program was developed to aid breast cancer patients transitioning to surveillance.
- The program focused on healthy lifestyle behaviors and resource navigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness, applicability, and feasibility of a pilot survivorship care program.
- To assess patient and staff feedback on the program's content and delivery.
- To determine the impact of survivorship education on patient confidence and lifestyle choices.
Main Methods:
- 124 breast cancer patients nearing completion of radiation therapy participated.
- One-on-one education sessions were delivered focusing on lifestyle and resources.
- Patient feedback was collected via evaluation forms and follow-up phone calls.
- Staff feasibility was assessed through dedicated evaluation forms.
Main Results:
- 98% of participants found the information either confirming or encouraging of lifestyle changes.
- 70% of participants reported increased confidence post-session.
- 87.5% of staff agreed the sessions were beneficial and valuable.
Conclusions:
- One-on-one survivorship education positively impacted patient confidence and knowledge.
- The program demonstrated value for patients transitioning post-treatment.
- Current delivery methods were not feasible for large-scale implementation, requiring workflow adjustments.
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