Identifying metrics of success for transitional care practices in childhood cancer survivorship: a qualitative interview study of survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) childhood cancer survivors (CCS) should be empowered to continue their survivor-focused care as they transition into adult medicine. However, the majority of AYA-aged survivors become lost to follow up around the age of typical transition to adulthood. The purpose of this study was to identify, from the patient's perspective, key factors that facilitate successful transitions to adult-centered survivorship care.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted with AYA CCS (n = 29) from the survivorship clinic of a single institution as key informants. Data were collected through a series of structured phone interviews and subjected to thematic content analysis.

Results

Four major themes with multiple subthemes were identified: (1)

SUBMITTER: Sadak KT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7507711 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature