Setting an International Research Agenda for Fear of Cancer Recurrence: An Online Delphi Consensus Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is common amongst cancer survivors. There is rapidly growing research interest in FCR but a need to prioritize research to address the most pressing clinical issues and reduce duplication and fragmentation of effort. This study aimed to establish international consensus among clinical and academic FCR experts regarding priorities for FCR research.

Methods

Members of the International Psycho-oncology Society (IPOS) Fear of Cancer Recurrence Special Interest Group (FORwards) were invited to participate in an online Delphi study. Research domains identified in Round 1 were presented and discussed at a focus group (Round 2) to consolidate the domains and items prior to presentation in further survey rounds (Round 3) aimed at gaining con

SUBMITTER: Shaw J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7938308 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature