The Italian response to cancer survivorship research and practice: developing an evidence base for reform

Mattioli, V.; Montanaro, Rosanna; Romito, Francesca

doi:10.1007/s11764-010-0143-9

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“…It is acknowledged though that many other countries are very actively exploring new strategies to improve survivorship care, for example in the Nordic countries, The Netherlands and Germany (Hellbom et al , 2011) and in Italy (Mattioli et al , 2010). …”

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Implementing improved post-treatment care for cancer survivors in England, with reflections from Australia, Canada and the USA

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Increasing cancer incidence together with improved survival rates are contributing to the growing number of cancer survivors. Survivors may encounter a range of potential effects as a result of the cancer itself or cancer treatments. Traditionally, the major focus of follow-up care has been on detection of cancer recurrence; however, the efficacy of such strategies is questionable. Traditional follow-up frequently fails to identify or adequately address many survivors' concerns. Aftercare needs to be planned to enable better outcomes for survivors, while using scarce health-care resources efficiently. This review focuses on provision of survivorship care, rather than on research. England's National Cancer Survivorship Initiative has developed principles for improved care of those living with and beyond cancer. These include risk-stratified pathways of care, the use of treatment summaries and care plans, information and education to enable choice and the confidence to self manage, rapid re-access to specialist care, remote monitoring and well-coordinated care. Many of these principles are relevant internationally, though preferred models of care will depend on local circumstances.

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Implementing improved post-treatment care for cancer survivors in England, with reflections from Australia, Canada and the USA

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“…Whereas Norway has for a number of years drawn attention to the need for long‐term follow‐up for some cancer survivors (the current national guidelines for breast, prostate, and testicular cancer and Hodgkin's lymphoma contain recommendations for long‐term follow‐up), England's National Cancer Survivor Initiative is a relatively new but unique and comprehensive effort to advance survivorship research and care nationwide. Both Norway (National Resource Center for Studies after Treatment of Cancer Center, established in 2005) and Italy (National Multisite Research Program on Cancer Survivors, launched in 2008) invested in research infrastructures to study cancer survivors.…”

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Cancer survivorship research in Europe and the United States: Where have we been, where are we going, and what can we learn from each other?

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The growing number of cancer survivors worldwide has led to of the emergence of diverse survivorship movements in the United States and Europe. Understanding the evolution of cancer survivorship within the context of different political and healthcare systems is important for identifying the future steps that need to be taken and collaborations needed to promote research among and enhance the care of those living after cancer. We first review the history of survivorship internationally and important related events in both the US and Europe. We then discuss lessons learned from survivorship research broadly, followed by examination of the infrastructure needed to sustain and advance this work, including: platforms for research, assessment tools, and vehicles for the dissemination of findings. We end with future perspectives, identifying the collaborative opportunities for investigators in Europe and the United States to accelerate the pace of survivorship science going forward.

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“…In response, a research-based approach has been initiated using provider-reported outcomes to demonstrate the benefits of support services to cancer survivors and to the health economy as well. 17 However, even when there is free access to rehabilitation, there is a poor uptake of these services, 18 suggesting that other psychological and social factors to improve implementation are needed for the population to fully benefit from such recovery models. 19 In the United Kingdom, the landmark development in cancer survivorship was the creation in 2008 of the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative, which is a partnership between the Department of Health (England and Wales) and a major UK charity, Macmillan Cancer Support.…”

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“…Italy also has free access to medical care and social services; however, a survey in 2003 established that there was variable access to rehabilitation after cancer treatment, although referrals could be made by oncologists or primary care physicians. In response, a research‐based approach has been initiated using provider‐reported outcomes to demonstrate the benefits of support services to cancer survivors and to the health economy as well . However, even when there is free access to rehabilitation, there is a poor uptake of these services, suggesting that other psychological and social factors to improve implementation are needed for the population to fully benefit from such recovery models …”

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Survivorship programs and care planning

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Makin

et al. 2013

Cancer

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Formal cancer survivorship care is a growing focus internationally. This article provides a broad overview of the national strategies currently in progress for the development of survivorship programs and care plans within the United States and across Europe. The different approaches taken in their implementation, staffing, and clinical focus are highlighted, with an emphasis on how they are incorporated into various models of care. The considerable variation in making survivorship a formal period of care across countries and health care systems is discussed, including the factors influencing these differences. A review of research focused on the evaluation of definitions and outcomes is provided along with a discussion of important areas requiring future research. Cancer 2013;119(11 suppl):2179-86.

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The Italian response to cancer survivorship research and practice: developing an evidence base for reform

Cited by 16 publications

References 26 publications

Implementing improved post-treatment care for cancer survivors in England, with reflections from Australia, Canada and the USA

Implementing improved post-treatment care for cancer survivors in England, with reflections from Australia, Canada and the USA

Cancer survivorship research in Europe and the United States: Where have we been, where are we going, and what can we learn from each other?

Survivorship programs and care planning

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