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. 2005 Fall;20(3):155-61.
doi: 10.1207/s15430154jce2003_9.

Responding to rising cancer caseloads: family physician learning needs and challenges in cancer care

Joan Sargeant  1 , Anne Murray, Jean Gray, Suzanne Ferrier, Dorothy Barnard, Andrew Padmos, Elaine Loney
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Responding to rising cancer caseloads: family physician learning needs and challenges in cancer care

Joan Sargeant et al. J Cancer Educ. 2005 Fall.

Abstract

Background: In this study, we addressed physicians' learning needs and practice challenges throughout the continuum of cancer care using an interprofessional approach.

Methods: Data sources and tools included (1) 150 family physician questionnaires, (2) 11 oncologist interviews, (3) 13 focus groups with 125 health care providers, and (4) secondary sources.

Results: Family physicians wish to play a larger role in their cancer patients' care. Their self-reported learning needs were confirmed by other data sources. Important practice and systemic challenges to improving care exist.

Conclusion: Decreasing cancer rates and improving cancer care are complex issues requiring educational interventions as well as organizational and communications initiatives.

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