Bone health care in breast cancer survivors

Maturitas ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 124 ◽  
pp. 114-115
Author(s):  
Stavroula A. Paschou
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals Perspectives of Survivorship Care Plans Among Older Breast Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 107327482091720
Author(s):  
Jessica L. Krok-Schoen ◽  
Michelle J. Naughton ◽  
Anne M. Noonan ◽  
Janell Pisegna ◽  
Jennifer DeSalvo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Survivorship Care Plan ◽  
Survivorship Care ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Term Care

The Commission on Cancer’s standard 3.3 represents a paradigm shift in the care of cancer survivors, recommending that survivors receive a treatment summary and survivorship care plan (SCPs). A focus on older breast cancer survivors is needed, as they are the majority of the breast cancer population and their experiences and perspectives of SCPs is limited in the literature. This pilot study utilized a mixed methods approach (focus groups and self-report questionnaire data) to gather information on older (≥65 years) breast cancer survivors’ perspectives of their SCPs, cancer survivorship, and communication with their health-care providers. The questionnaire was completed individually by the participants prior to the focus group and contained items on basic demographics and their health status following cancer treatment. The focus groups indicated that only a minority of women actually developed a SCP. Those who developed a SCP in collaboration with their providers valued the personal care and attention received. However, some participants reported poor communication with their providers and within their health-care team, resulting in frustration and confusion. Participants’ suggestions for ideal SCPs included better education and personalization, particularly in appropriate nutrition and exercise, and managing side effects and comorbidities. Lastly, the women believed that additional long-term care resources, such as health coaches, were important in improving their survivorship. These findings provide insight into enhancing the content, communication, and application of SCPs to improve the survivorship experience of older breast cancer survivors.

A Behavior-Modification, Clinical-Grade Mobile Application to Improve Breast Cancer Survivors' Accountability and Health Outcomes

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renee Stubbins ◽  
Tiancheng He ◽  
Xiaohui Yu ◽  
Mamta Puppala ◽  
Chika F. Ezeana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Behavior Modification ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Care Team ◽  
Care Team ◽  
Feasibility Trial ◽  
System Usability Scale

Purpose Only 34% of breast cancer survivors engage in the recommended level of physical activity because of a lack of accountability and motivation. Methodist Hospital Cancer Health Application (MOCHA) is a smartphone tool created specifically for self-reinforcement for patients with cancer through the daily accounting of activity and nutrition and direct interaction with clinical dietitians. We hypothesize that use of MOCHA will improve the accountability of breast cancer survivors and help them reach their personalized goals. Patients and Methods Women with stages I to III breast cancer who were at least 6 months post–active treatment with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 kg/m2 were enrolled in a 4-week feasibility trial. The primary objective was to demonstrate adherence during weeks 2 and 3 of the 4-week study period (14 days total). The secondary objective was to determine the usability of MOCHA according to the system usability scale. The exploratory objective was to determine weight loss and dietitian-participant interaction. Results We enrolled 33 breast cancer survivors who had an average BMI of 31.6 kg/m2. Twenty-five survivors completed the study, and the average number of daily uses was approximately 3.5 (range, 0 to 12) times/day; participants lost an average of 2 lbs (+4 lbs to −10.6 lbs). The average score of usability (the second objective) was 77.4, which was greater than the acceptable level. More than 90% of patients found MOCHA easy to navigate, and 84% were motivated to use MOCHA daily. Conclusion This study emphasizes the importance of technology use to improve goal adherence for patients by providing real-time feedback and accountability with the health care team. MOCHA focuses on the engagement of the health care team and is integrated into clinical workflow. Future directions will use MOCHA in a long-term behavior modification study.

Identification of health care needs of long-term breast cancer survivors among Israeli women

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 737-746 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori Mandelzweig ◽  
Angela Chetrit ◽  
Tova Amitai ◽  
Bernice Oberman ◽  
Nava Siegelmann Danieli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs

scholarly journals Correction to: Health care services use among long-term breast cancer survivors: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 494-494
Author(s):  
Anna Jansana ◽  
Margarita Posso ◽  
Inmaculada Guerrero ◽  
Alexandra Prados-Torres ◽  
Maria Isabel Del Cura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Services Use

Health care utilisation and characteristics of long-term breast cancer survivors: Nationwide survey in Denmark

2009 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 625-633 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Peuckmann ◽  
O. Ekholm ◽  
P. Sjøgren ◽  
N.K. Rasmussen ◽  
P. Christiansen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Health Care Utilisation ◽  
Care Utilisation

scholarly journals Health care services use among long-term breast cancer survivors: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 477-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Jansana ◽  
Margarita Posso ◽  
Inmaculada Guerrero ◽  
Alexandra Prados-Torres ◽  
Maria Isabel Del Cura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Services Use
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