Survivorship care planning in colorectal cancer: feedback from survivors & providers

J Psychosoc Oncol. 2012;30(2):198-216. doi: 10.1080/07347332.2011.651260.

Abstract

The Institute of Medicine recommended that all patients receive survivorship care plans (SCPs) post-treatment to improve quality of follow-up care. However, little is known regarding how survivors utilize SCPs and the congruency between providers' and survivors' perspectives. Feedback from colorectal cancer survivors (in receipt of a personalized/individualized SCP) and oncology providers was obtained via interviews. Survivors noted SCPs benefits of reduced duplicative procedures and cancer worry with the synthesized treatment information. Providers noted billing/reimbursement and time investiture (for form completion) as potential barriers. Further investigation of SCPs is warranted regarding utility prior to widespread adoption in follow-up care.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / psychology
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Continuity of Patient Care*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Recurrence
  • Self Efficacy
  • Survivors* / psychology