Results of a quantitative survey to explore both perceptions of the purposes of follow-up and preferences for methods of follow-up delivery among service users, primary care practitioners and specialist clinicians after cancer treatment.

摘要: Abstract Aims To ascertain perceptions of reasons for follow-up after cancer treatment among service users (patients and carers), primary care practitioners specialist clinicians (doctors nurses) to identify levels preference different models the effect an individual's experience on preferred models. Materials methods A national survey designed meet needs each key respondent group was carried out a structured literature review, extensive consultation process pilot scheme. Respondents were asked assess their degree 10 pre-selected indications follow-up. Eight also identified respondents state type. The questionnaire distributed nationally via 34 networks in England available both online hard copy (postal). uptake electronic format main by clinicians. Service paper (postal) format. publicised through patient partnership forums at Cancer Network Development event. Results In total, 2928 responses received, comprising (21% sample), (32%) (47%). Eighty-six per cent received from strategic health authorities England, with remaining 14% Scotland, Wales Isle Man. Man generally occurred where they interfaced English or had been engaged word mouth colleagues. Among all aims considered be: (1) monitor early complications treatment; (2) detect recurrences early; (3) late effects treatment. most commonly experienced method groups outpatient review doctor. This be option (86%). least postal (32%). Primary more likely than have alternative follow-up, such as telephone self-triggered referral non-specialist These highly rated those who them. Conclusions There reasonable level consensus between users, seemed higher expectations particularly relation detecting early. As prefer delivery that one not; there could resistance change established new without adequate explanation. suggests communication critical successful introduction.