Megan S Jeon, Hannah Banks, Sharon He, Thomas Carlick, Joanne M Shaw, Brian Kelly, Eng-Siew Koh, Georgia K B Halkett, Tamara Ownsworth, Raymond J Chan, Mark B Pinkham, Ursula M Sansom-Daly, Haryana M Dhillon
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Abstract
For people with primary brain tumors (PBT) and their carers, care coordination (CC) offers comprehensive, timely, person-centered care. This review aimed to systematically scope the breadth of literature relevant to approaches to CC for PBT. Four databases were searched (PubMed, PsycINFO, EMBASE, and CINAHL) for empirical research, and gray literature was searched for doctoral theses, clinical guidelines, and education resources for healthcare professionals (HCPs) related to the concept/model of CC in neuro-oncology. Data were systematically evaluated and synthesized following PRISMA-SCR guidelines. From 1163 screened abstracts, 30 eligible reports were reviewed (13 addressed CC interventions, 9 narrative reports, 5 describing CC/navigator positions, and 3 clinical guidelines). Most reports described nurse-led models of care within single tertiary care centers in metropolitan settings: a single HCP acting as primary contact, educator, and liaison, screening patient/carer distress and providing referrals as key components of CC. Clinical guidelines emphasize healthcare system navigation and access to medical care in CC. A CC approach overseeing the whole PBT trajectory was lacking. Facilitators of CC included availability of HCP dedicated to CC; HCPs' competency in relationship-based and communication skills; and improved access to resources. System-level and resource barriers to CC were identified. Knowledge about CC is largely based on descriptions of nurse-led models of PBT care. Further research is required to refine the framework of CC reflecting factors of known importance in PBT care, and identify training and support needs of HCPs who may play a pivotal role in current models of neuro-oncology CC.
期刊介绍:
Neuro-Oncology Practice focuses on the clinical aspects of the subspecialty for practicing clinicians and healthcare specialists from a variety of disciplines including physicians, nurses, physical/occupational therapists, neuropsychologists, and palliative care specialists, who have focused their careers on clinical patient care and who want to apply the latest treatment advances to their practice. These include: Applying new trial results to improve standards of patient care Translating scientific advances such as tumor molecular profiling and advanced imaging into clinical treatment decision making and personalized brain tumor therapies Raising awareness of basic, translational and clinical research in areas of symptom management, survivorship, neurocognitive function, end of life issues and caregiving