Early access to a cardio-oncology clinic in an Australian context: a qualitative exploration of patient experiences
Abstract Background Dedicated cardio-oncology services are emerging rapidly around the world in order to provide cardiovascular care (CV) for cancer patients. The perspectives of patients regarding their experience of cardiac surveillance during their cancer journey has not been qualitatively evalua...
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| author | Jennifer White Julie Byles Trent Williams Rossana Untaru Doan T. M. Ngo Aaron L. Sverdlov |
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| description | Abstract Background Dedicated cardio-oncology services are emerging rapidly around the world in order to provide cardiovascular care (CV) for cancer patients. The perspectives of patients regarding their experience of cardiac surveillance during their cancer journey has not been qualitatively evaluated. Methods An interpretative qualitative study. Fifteen, in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with a diverse range of community dwelling patients who attended a newly established cardio-oncology clinic in a large regional city in Australia. Data were analysed using an inductive thematic approach. Results Key themes were identified: (1) Access to a cardio-oncology clinic promotes information and understanding, (2) The experience of early CV intervention, (3) Factors promoting integrated care, (4) Balancing cancer treatment and CV symptoms and (5) Managing past and emerging CV risk factors. Conclusion As cardio oncology clinics continue to emerge, this study confirms the benefit of early access to a cardiologist for management of existing or emerging CV risk factors and diseases in the context of cancer treatment. Participants valued the opportunity for regular monitoring and management of CV issues that enabled them to continue cancer treatment. However, we identified gaps in education and support towards making positive lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of CV diseases in cancer patients. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-779491eb95ec4271ac37e0c44fb2a3642022-12-22T03:44:11ZengBMCCardio-Oncology2057-38042022-08-018111110.1186/s40959-022-00140-3Early access to a cardio-oncology clinic in an Australian context: a qualitative exploration of patient experiencesJennifer White0Julie Byles1Trent Williams2Rossana Untaru3Doan T. M. Ngo4Aaron L. Sverdlov5Centre for Women’s Health Research, College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing, University of NewcastleCentre for Women’s Health Research, College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing, University of NewcastleHunter Medical Research InstituteHunter Medical Research InstituteHunter Medical Research InstituteHunter Medical Research InstituteAbstract Background Dedicated cardio-oncology services are emerging rapidly around the world in order to provide cardiovascular care (CV) for cancer patients. The perspectives of patients regarding their experience of cardiac surveillance during their cancer journey has not been qualitatively evaluated. Methods An interpretative qualitative study. Fifteen, in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with a diverse range of community dwelling patients who attended a newly established cardio-oncology clinic in a large regional city in Australia. Data were analysed using an inductive thematic approach. Results Key themes were identified: (1) Access to a cardio-oncology clinic promotes information and understanding, (2) The experience of early CV intervention, (3) Factors promoting integrated care, (4) Balancing cancer treatment and CV symptoms and (5) Managing past and emerging CV risk factors. Conclusion As cardio oncology clinics continue to emerge, this study confirms the benefit of early access to a cardiologist for management of existing or emerging CV risk factors and diseases in the context of cancer treatment. Participants valued the opportunity for regular monitoring and management of CV issues that enabled them to continue cancer treatment. However, we identified gaps in education and support towards making positive lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of CV diseases in cancer patients.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40959-022-00140-3QualitativeCardio-oncologyPatient experience |
| spellingShingle | Jennifer White Julie Byles Trent Williams Rossana Untaru Doan T. M. Ngo Aaron L. Sverdlov Early access to a cardio-oncology clinic in an Australian context: a qualitative exploration of patient experiences Cardio-Oncology Qualitative Cardio-oncology Patient experience |
| title | Early access to a cardio-oncology clinic in an Australian context: a qualitative exploration of patient experiences |
| title_full | Early access to a cardio-oncology clinic in an Australian context: a qualitative exploration of patient experiences |
| title_fullStr | Early access to a cardio-oncology clinic in an Australian context: a qualitative exploration of patient experiences |
| title_full_unstemmed | Early access to a cardio-oncology clinic in an Australian context: a qualitative exploration of patient experiences |
| title_short | Early access to a cardio-oncology clinic in an Australian context: a qualitative exploration of patient experiences |
| title_sort | early access to a cardio oncology clinic in an australian context a qualitative exploration of patient experiences |
| topic | Qualitative Cardio-oncology Patient experience |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40959-022-00140-3 |
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