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ArticleCardio-oncology (London, England)2022

Early access to a cardio-oncology clinic in an Australian context: a qualitative exploration of patient experiences.

Jennifer White, Julie Byles, Trent Williams, Rossana Untaru, Doan T M Ngo, Aaron L Sverdlov

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Article in Cardio-oncology (London, England), 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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13 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Jennifer WhiteCentre for Women's Health Research, College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia. jwhite1@newcastle.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1235-0916
Julie BylesCentre for Women's Health Research, College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
Trent WilliamsHunter Medical Research Institute, Level 4 West Wing, Lot 1, Kookaburra Cct, New Lambton Heights, Newcastle, NSW, 2305, Australia.
Rossana UntaruHunter Medical Research Institute, Level 4 West Wing, Lot 1, Kookaburra Cct, New Lambton Heights, Newcastle, NSW, 2305, Australia.
Doan T M NgoHunter Medical Research Institute, Level 4 West Wing, Lot 1, Kookaburra Cct, New Lambton Heights, Newcastle, NSW, 2305, Australia.
Aaron L SverdlovHunter Medical Research Institute, Level 4 West Wing, Lot 1, Kookaburra Cct, New Lambton Heights, Newcastle, NSW, 2305, Australia.
Hunter Medical Research Institute · AU

Funding

National Heart Foundation of Australia 101918 & 106025
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDedicated 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.

methodsAn 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.

resultsKey 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.

conclusionAs 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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Cardio-oncologyPatient experienceQualitative

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PMID35945637
PMCPMC9364611
OpenAlexW4291708969

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