Social networks of oncology clinicians as a means for increasing survivorship clinic referral.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Specialized cancer survivorship clinics are recommended for addressing treatment-related health concerns of long-term survivors, but their relative newness in medical oncology necessitates strategies to expand services and clinic referrals. This study used social network analysis to identify personal and/or network factors associated with referral of patients to a survivorship clinic.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional social network survey of clinical personnel at a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. Participants identified colleagues with whom they consult for advice (advice network) and/or discuss patient care (discussion network). Exponential random graph models and logistic regression were used to identify key opinion leader

SUBMITTER: Piombo SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9287406 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature