Catt, S. L., Anderson, J. L., Chalmers, A. J. and Fallowfield, L. J. (2011) A UK-wide survey of follow-up practices for patients with high-grade glioma treated with radical intent. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 17(1), pp. 1-6. (doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2753.2009.01292.x)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2753.2009.01292.x
Abstract
<b>Rationale and objective</b> High-grade glioma profoundly affects patients and their families. The best ongoing care for patients completing radical treatment is uncertain. To address this issue a UK-wide audit surveying the follow-up practices of multidisciplinary cancer teams was conducted. <p></p> <b>Method</b> An online survey package was used with a paper version available. <p></p> <b>Results</b> Of 102 clinicians approached 86 replied, a response rate of 84%. Three-monthly outpatient department appointments led by an oncologist and a specialist nurse were the norm, but more controversially, some centres conduct joint clinics with the whole neurosurgical/oncology team present or available. Nurse-led telephone follow-up in place of hospital visits is uncommon. Regular scanning is conducted despite the clinical benefits being contentious. Access to a range of allied services providing supportive care is considered, but the actual levels of need and the efficiency with which they are delivered require further investigation. <p></p> <b>Conclusions</b> The picture of UK follow-up practices revealed by this survey demonstrates that research is now needed to determine what preferences patients and families have for follow-up and their satisfaction with these.<p></p>
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Chalmers, Professor Anthony |
| Authors: | Catt, S. L., Anderson, J. L., Chalmers, A. J., and Fallowfield, L. J. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cancer Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice |
| Publisher: | Wiley Blackwell Publishing |
| ISSN: | 1356-1294 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1365-2753 |
| Published Online: | 08 December 2010 |
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