Australian oncology health professionals' knowledge, perceptions, and clinical practice related to cancer-related cognitive impairment and utility of a factsheet.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) can have debilitating effects on cancer survivors' quality of life. Despite this, patients often report a lack of information provided by health professionals (HPs) to assist with understanding and managing cognitive changes. This study aimed to explore Australian oncology HPs' understanding of and clinical practice related to CRCI including the use of a Cancer Council Australia CRCI factsheet.

Methods

Australian oncology HPs (medical oncologists, cancer nurses, and clinical psychologists) completed a questionnaire that assessed CRCI knowledge, prior to receiving the factsheet. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore their perceptions of CRCI and the factsheet. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed

SUBMITTER: He S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9046357 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature