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ArticleInternational journal of clinical oncology2025

Survey of healthcare professionals' awareness of appearance care for Japanese cancer patients and their institutions' appearance care systems: report from the Japan Society of Clinical Oncology.

Shiho Kuji, Keiko Nozawa, Shoko Toma, Harue Arao, Shigeru Imoto, Hiroaki Kajiyama, Atsuko Kitano, Yasuhiro Kodera, Ryuta Saito, Rika Sakai and 8 more

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Shiho KujiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan.
Keiko NozawaDepartment of Nursing, Mejiro University, Saitama, Japan.
Shoko TomaAppearance Support Center, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
Harue AraoDivision of Health Sciences, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan.
Shigeru ImotoDepartment of Breast Surgery, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Hiroaki KajiyamaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.
Atsuko KitanoDepartment of Medical Oncology, . Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
Yasuhiro KoderaDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.
Ryuta SaitoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.
Rika SakaiDepartment of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Kanagawa, Japan.
Akinobu TaketomiDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery I, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.
Robert NakayamaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Eiso HiyamaNatural Science Center for Basic Research and Development, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
Manabu FutamuraDepartment of Breast Surgery, Gifu University Hospital, Gifu, Japan.
Motohiro MatsuiDepartment of Hematology/Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan.
Masahito YonemuraDepartment of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Chiba, Japan.
Mototsugu OyaDepartment of Urology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Nao SuzukiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan. nao@marianna-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7440-8127

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MHLW Research for Promotion of Cancer Control Program 23EA1016
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Abstract

backgroundAppearance care enables cancer patients to maintain social connections during treatment, but it remains an unmet need in Japan. We surveyed healthcare professionals in Japan to collect information on their awareness of appearance care and their institutions' appearance care systems.

methodsFrom November 1 to December 13, 2022, we performed an online survey of 16,838 members of the Japan Society of Clinical Oncology.

resultsWe received responses from 807 members (671(83%) physicians; 65(8%) pharmacists; 45(6%) nurses; 22(3%) dentists; and 4(0.5%) others), 72% of whom were men and 28%, women. Among respondents, 93% (n = 749//807) had been asked by patients about appearance care, and 46% (n = 318/693) of the physicians and dentists had refused to perform treatment or changed it because of its effects on physical appearance. Only 59% (n = 410) of physicians and dentists were familiar with the term appearance care, but 100% (n = 45) of nurses and 97% (n = 63) of pharmacists were. Among all respondents, 26% reported that their institution had a specialized department and specific personnel for appearance care. In some cases, physicians and dentists had difficulty communicating correct information to patients, and other healthcare professionals compensated for this deficit.

conclusionThe survey revealed that physicians have low awareness of appearance care. It was suggested that communication and a team approach between physicians and other healthcare professionals is recommended. Each medical facility may be encouraged to establish a sustainable system for providing information on appearance care in that patients or medical personnel themselves can easily consult. Activities are also needed to raise awareness about appearance care among physicians.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelNeoplasmsAdultEast Asian PeopleFemaleHumansJapanMaleMedical OncologyMiddle AgedPharmacistsSurveys and QuestionnairesAppearance careBody imageCancer treatmentChange in appearanceChemotherapySurgery

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