Enhanced quality and productivity of long-term aftercare of cancer in young people

Glaser, A, Levitt, G, Morris, P, Tapp, J and Gibson, F (2013) Enhanced quality and productivity of long-term aftercare of cancer in young people Archives Disease in Childhood.

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Abstract

Introduction Long-term morbidity associated with survival from childhood cancer is well defined. Traditional models of hospital-based long-term aftercare are not sustainable and may not be necessary for all. A programme to support development and implementation of redesigned care pathways is reported. Method Application of service improvement methodologies to identify the case for change, to evidence development of, and test, new aftercare pathways. Results Four models of aftercare were identified; traditional cancer centre-delivered medical follow-up, shared care with local hospitals or primary care, specialist nurse-led supported management and self-management. Key components required for successful implementation of risk-stratified care included; comprehensive information transfer with treatment summaries and care plans, provision of care coordinators, effective transition across services, remote monitoring systems, educating professionals, maintaining patient choice. Conclusions Adoption of risk-stratified evidence-based aftercare pathways, generated through application of service improvement methodologies, can result in the delivery of enhanced quality and productivity.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects :	Biosciences
Divisions :	Surrey research (other units)
Authors :	Glaser, A, Levitt, G, Morris, P, Tapp, J and Gibson, F
Date :	21 August 2013
DOI :	10.1136/archdischild-2013-304348
Copyright Disclaimer :	Copyright 2013 BMJ Publishing Group
Additional Information :	Full text not available from this repository.
Depositing User :	Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited :	28 Mar 2017 15:31
Last Modified :	24 Jan 2020 12:54
URI:	http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/id/eprint/810928

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