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Follow-up practice and healthcare utilisation of colorectal cancer survivors
- Source :
- European Journal of Cancer Care; 0961-5423; 5; vol. 30; e13472; ~European Journal of Cancer Care~~~~~0961-5423~5~30~~e13472
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Item does not contain fulltext<br />OBJECTIVE: To examine healthcare utilisation and adherence to colorectal cancer (CRC) follow-up guidelines. METHODS: A total of 2450 out of 3025 stage I-III CRC survivors diagnosed between 2000 and 2009 completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, SF-12, EORTC QLQ-CR38 and Fatigue Assessment Score questionnaires, in December 2010. Multivariable regression analyses were performed to identify predictors for increased follow-up care (>1 visit than recommended by guidelines). RESULTS: In the first follow-up year, the average number of cancer-related visits to the general practitioner and medical specialist was 1.7 and 4.2, respectively. More than 80% of the CRC survivors was comfortable with their follow-up schedule, and 49-72% of them received follow-up according to the guidelines. Around 29-47% was followed more than recommended. Simultaneously, around 4-14% of the CRC survivors received less follow-up care than recommended. Survivors of stage III disease treated with chemotherapy received the most follow-up care. In addition, lower socio-economic status stoma and fatigue were associated with increased follow-up care. CONCLUSION: CRC survivors were predominantly followed according to national guidelines. Increased follow-up care is driven by advanced disease stage, chemotherapy, SES, stoma and fatigue. Future studies should investigate how increased follow-up care use can be reduced, while still addressing patients' needs.
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- OAIster
- Journal :
- European Journal of Cancer Care; 0961-5423; 5; vol. 30; e13472; ~European Journal of Cancer Care~~~~~0961-5423~5~30~~e13472
- Publication Type :
- Electronic Resource
- Accession number :
- edsoai.on1283997420
- Document Type :
- Electronic Resource