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Multiprofessional Family Care for Women With Gynaecological Cancer.

Tea Metsävainio^1,2, Anne Vaajoki², Sohvi Kärkkäinen¹

¹Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.

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Summary

Family care in gynaecological oncology is inconsistent, with professionals noting a gap in communication skills. Enhancing competence and information sharing can improve patient and relative safety and overall care quality.

Keywords:

cancer communication family care multiprofessional care women's health

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Family-Centered Care

Background:

Family care is integral to gynaecological cancer treatment.
Health professionals' perspectives on implementing family care are crucial for quality improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the implementation of family care for gynaecological cancer patients in Finland.
To identify areas for enhancing family-centered practices from the viewpoint of healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

Multiphase convergent mixed-methods research design.
Data collected from health professionals (n=20) and observational cases (n=137) at a Finnish university hospital.
Quantitative data analyzed using parametric and non-parametric tests; qualitative data via thematic analysis.

Main Results:

A significant gap exists between health professionals' perceived communication competence and their actual skills.
Qualitative findings highlight the need for increased competence for comprehensive patient care.
Enhancing information exchange among professionals, patients, and relatives improves safety and care.

Conclusions:

Family-oriented care and interprofessional communication are currently incidental and vary by individual.
Improving clinical competence and information sharing is essential for advancing the quality of gynaecological cancer care.
This study underscores the need for increased competence in family care for improved clinical practice and patient outcomes.