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Lopez CJ, Jones JM, Campbell KL, Bender JL, Strudwick G, Langelier DM, Reiman T, Greenland J, Neil-Sztramko SE. A pre-implementation examination of barriers and facilitators of an electronic prospective surveillance model for cancer rehabilitation: a qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:17. [PMID: 38178095 PMCID: PMC10768357 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10445-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND An electronic Prospective Surveillance Model (ePSM) uses patient-reported outcomes to monitor symptoms along the cancer pathway for timely identification and treatment. Randomized controlled trials show that ePSMs can effectively manage treatment-related adverse effects. However, an understanding of optimal approaches for implementing these systems into routine cancer care is limited. This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators prior to the implementation of an ePSM to inform the selection of implementation strategies. METHODS A qualitative study using virtual focus groups and individual interviews was conducted with cancer survivors, oncology healthcare providers, and clinic leadership across four cancer centres in Canada. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) guided the interviews and analysis of barriers and facilitators based on five domains (intervention characteristics, individual characteristics, inner setting, outer setting, and process). RESULTS We conducted 13 focus groups and nine individual interviews with 13 patient participants and 56 clinic staff. Of the 39 CFIR constructs, 18 were identified as relevant determinants to the implementation. The adaptability, relative advantage, and complexity of an ePSM emerged as key intervention-level factors that could influence implementation. Knowledge of the system was important at the individual level. Within the inner setting, major determinants were the potential fit of an ePSM with clinical workflows (compatibility) and the resources that could be dedicated to the implementation effort (readiness for implementation). In the outer setting, meeting the needs of patients and the availability of rehabilitation supports were key determinants. Engaging various stakeholders was critical at the process level. CONCLUSIONS Improving the implementation of ePSMs in routine cancer care has the potential to facilitate early identification and management of treatment-related adverse effects, thereby improving quality of life. This study provides insight into important factors that may influence the implementation of an ePSM, which can be used to select appropriate implementation strategies to address these factors.
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Affiliation(s)
- Christian J Lopez
- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON, M5G 2C4, Canada.
- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON, M5G 2C4, Canada
- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON, M5G 2C4, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON, M5G 2C4, Canada
- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, Canada
- Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, Eastern Health, St. John's, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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Lopez CJ, Teggart K, Ahmed M, Borhani A, Kong J, Fazelzad R, Langelier DM, Campbell KL, Reiman T, Greenland J, Jones JM, Neil-Sztramko SE. Implementation of electronic prospective surveillance models in cancer care: a scoping review. Implement Sci 2023; 18:11. [PMID: 37101231 PMCID: PMC10134630 DOI: 10.1186/s13012-023-01265-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Electronic prospective surveillance models (ePSMs) for cancer rehabilitation include routine monitoring of the development of treatment toxicities and impairments via electronic patient-reported outcomes. Implementing ePSMs to address the knowledge-to-practice gap between the high incidence of impairments and low uptake of rehabilitation services is a top priority in cancer care. METHODS We conducted a scoping review to understand the state of the evidence concerning the implementation of ePSMs in oncology. Seven electronic databases were searched from inception to February 2021. All articles were screened and extracted by two independent reviewers. Data regarding the implementation strategies, outcomes, and determinants were extracted. The Expert Recommendations for Implementing Change taxonomy and the implementation outcomes taxonomy guided the synthesis of the implementation strategies and outcomes, respectively. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research guided the synthesis of determinants based on five domains (intervention characteristics, individual characteristics, inner setting, outer setting, and process). RESULTS Of the 5122 records identified, 46 interventions met inclusion criteria. The common implementation strategies employed were "conduct educational meetings," "distribute educational materials," "change record systems," and "intervene with patients to enhance uptake and adherence." Feasibility and acceptability were the prominent outcomes used to assess implementation. The complexity, relative advantage, design quality, and packaging were major implementation determinants at the intervention level. Knowledge was key at the individual level. At the inner setting level, major determinants were the implementation climate and readiness for implementation. At the outer setting level, meeting the needs of patients was the primary determinant. Engaging various stakeholders was key at the process level. CONCLUSIONS This review provides a comprehensive summary of what is known concerning the implementation of ePSMs. The results can inform future implementation and evaluation of ePSMs, including planning for key determinants, selecting implementation strategies, and considering outcomes alongside local contextual factors to guide the implementation process.
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Affiliation(s)
- Christian J Lopez
- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.
- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Library and Information Services, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, Canada
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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Stubblefield MD, Tortorella B, Alfano CM. Embracing Complexity-the Role of Cancer Rehabilitation in Restoring and Maintaining Function and Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors with Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep 2023; 11:1-4. [PMID: 37359733 PMCID: PMC10023999 DOI: 10.1007/s40141-023-00390-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/20/2023]
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Purpose of Review Despite more than 6 decades of growth and transformation, the field of cancer rehabilitation has considerable room to evolve if it is to live up to its full potential. This article will discuss the importance of this evolution in the context of radiation late effects and serve as a call for the clinical and operational expansion of the field so that it can become a key component of comprehensive cancer care. Recent Findings The clinical and operational challenges inherent in cancer survivors with radiation late effects necessitate different thinking with respect to how rehabilitation professionals evaluate and manage patients as well as how our institutions equip these professionals to practice at the highest possible level. Summary To achieve its promise, the field of cancer rehabilitation must evolve to embrace fully the scope, scale, and complexity of issues faced by cancer survivors with radiation late effects. Better engagement and coordination of the care team are needed to deliver this care and ensure our programs are robust, sustainable, and flexible.
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- Michael D. Stubblefield
- Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052 USA
- Select Medical, Mechanicsburg, PA USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ USA
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- Northwell Health Cancer Institute, 1111 Marcus Avenue, Lake Success, NY 11042 USA
- Institute of Health System Science, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, New York, NY USA
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- Institute of Health System Science, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, New York, NY USA
- Cancer Care Management and Research, Northwell Health Cancer Institute, 130 East 59Th Street, Suite 14C, New York, NY 10022 USA
- Department of Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Uniondale, NY USA
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Koelmeyer LA, Moloney E, Boyages J, Sherman KA, Dean CM. Prospective surveillance model in the home for breast cancer-related lymphoedema: a feasibility study. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2021; 185:401-12. [PMID: 33006001 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-020-05953-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of delivering a prospective surveillance model in the home over 6 months for women at high risk of developing lymphoedema. METHODS A single-group, intervention study recruited 20 women who had surgical and medical treatment for confirmed node-positive invasive breast cancer and therefore at high risk of developing arm lymphoedema. Participants received a package including Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS) monitoring, lymphoedema education and support to promote self-management and physical activity. RESULTS Participants adhered to BIS monitoring 74% of the time, and felt extremely confident in using the device. By 6 months, mean BIS L-Dex scores had increased from 3.5 (SD 5.6) to 8.4 (SD 11.1); five women (25%) who experienced > + 6.5 increase in L-Dex score were fitted with a compression garment. Self-reported symptoms and distress decreased by 0.4 out of 10 (95% CI 0.1 to 0.7); number of self-management strategies used increased by 0.6 (95% CI 0.1 to 1.2); and planned exercise increased by 2.8 h/week (95% CI 0.4 to 5.2). CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate a prospective surveillance model of care in the home with BIS is feasible and associated with increased self-management. A Phase II randomised trial is warranted as well as research exploring the costs associated with implementing this model of care for high-risk individuals.
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