Cancer Survivorship Program: Implementation for Individuals With Recurrent Breast Cancer.

Cancer Survivorship Program: Implementation for Individuals With Recurrent Breast Cancer.
Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2020 Feb 01;24(1):89-94
Authors: Burbage D, Duffy N, Johnson EJ, Schneider SM
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Patients are living longer with recurrent breast cancer, but survivorship programs for these individuals are lacking.
OBJECTIVES: The aims were to implement a survivorship program for individuals with recurrent breast cancer, increase their quality of life (QOL), and evaluate patient satisfaction with the program.
METHODS: Survivors were referred for a one-hour coaching intervention tailored to their needs based on results of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast (FACT-B) survey. Satisfaction was assessed immediately and two weeks postintervention. A paired t test was used to evaluate QOL scores before and two weeks following participation.
FINDINGS: Statistically significant (p = 0.000) improvements were observed overall and in each subscale of the FACT-B survey. Patient satisfaction was high immediately postintervention and remained high at the two-week assessment.
PMID: 31961834 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Clinical Genitourinary Cancer - January 22, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Burbage D, Duffy N, Johnson EJ, Schneider SM Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: research