Kotronoulas, G. , Papadopoulou, C., Simpson, M. F., McPhelim, J., Mack, L. and Maguire, R. (2018) Using patient-reported outcome measures to deliver enhanced supportive care to people with lung cancer: feasibility and acceptability of a nurse-led consultation model. Supportive Care in Cancer, 26, 3729. (doi: 10.1007/s00520-018-4234-x) (PMID:29779057)
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Abstract
Purpose: Developing new supportive/palliative care services for lung cancer should encompass effective ways to promptly identify and address patients’ healthcare needs. We examined whether an in-clinic, nurse-led consultation model, which was driven by use of a patient-reported outcomes (PRO) measure, was feasible and acceptable in the identification of unmet needs in patients with lung cancer. Methods: A two-part, repeated-measures, mixed-methods study was conducted. Part 1 employed literature reviews and stakeholder focus group interviews to inform selection of a population-appropriate needs assessment PRO measure. In Part 2, lung cancer nurse specialists (CNS) conducted three consecutive monthly consultations with patients. Recruitment/retention data, PRO data, and exit interview data were analysed. Results: The Sheffield Profile for Assessment and Referral to Care was the PRO measure selected based on Part 1 data. Twenty patients (response rate: 26%) participated in Part 2; 13 (65%) participated in all three consultations/assessments. The PRO measure helped patients to structure their thinking and prompted them to discuss previously underreported and/or sensitive issues, including such topics as family concerns, or death and dying. Lung CNS highlighted how PRO-measures-driven consultations differed from previous ones, in that their scope was broadened to allow nurses to offer personalised care. Small-to-moderate reductions in all domains of need were noted over time. Conclusions: Nurse-led PRO-measures-driven consultations are acceptable and conditionally feasible to holistically identify and effectively manage patient needs in modern lung cancer care. PRO data should be systematically collected and audited to assist in the provision of supportive care to people with lung cancer.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | The present work was supported through a grant awarded by NHS Lanarkshire. |
| Keywords: | Lung cancer, needs assessment, nurse specialist, patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures, supportive care, unmet needs. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Kotronoulas, Dr Greg |
| Authors: | Kotronoulas, G., Papadopoulou, C., Simpson, M. F., McPhelim, J., Mack, L., and Maguire, R. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care |
| Journal Name: | Supportive Care in Cancer |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| ISSN: | 0941-4355 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1433-7339 |
| Published Online: | 19 May 2018 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2018 Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature |
| First Published: | First published in Supportive Care in Cancer 26:3729 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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