Article
Psychosocial and information needs of people affected by colorectal cancer are poorly met during follow-up
Evidence Based Nursing
(2011)
Abstract
Follow-up and aftercare services for people affected by colorectal cancer should place more emphasis on aspects of patient needs (such as quality of life, lifestyle advice, psychosocial issues, information needs and self-management) in making the transition into the survivorship period. Nurses have a key role to play in this. Nurse-led models of follow-up may be favourable in providing information tailored towards patient needs and outcomes; more research is needed in this area to determine feasibility, acceptability and impact on outcomes.
Keywords
- aftercare,
- patient needs,
- cancer
Disciplines
Publication Date
January 1, 2011
Citation Information
Lisa Kidd. "Psychosocial and information needs of people affected by colorectal cancer are poorly met during follow-up" Evidence Based Nursing (2011) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/lisa_kidd/4/
Originally published in: Evidence Based Nursing (2011), article available online ahead of print: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/ebn1153