Table 3.
Prioritised attributes of breast cancer follow-up care listed in order of importance
Attribute | Total score | Mean score | |
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1 | Cancer survivor/patient receives clear simple information including care plan and what to expect (late effects/symptoms) | 87 | 4.35 |
2 | Information sharing between providers/clinicians including test results and medical records | 106 | 5.3 |
3 | Designated person who coordinates follow-up care (e.g., cancer nurse/GP) | 109 | 5.45 |
4 | Follow-up discussion starts with cancer survivor/patient during active treatment and continues with regular follow-up appointments to discuss changing needs | 129 | 6.45 |
5 | Out-of-pocket costs of the service | 160 | 8 |
6 | Length of the follow-up appointment | 161 | 8.05 |
7 | Follow-up includes allied health and psychosocial support e.g., Exercise physiologist, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, financial planning, social worker | 165 | 8.25 |
8 | Ability to contact cancer nurse throughout follow-up phase | 166 | 8.3 |
9 | Shared care management plan developed with a multi-disciplinary team (including GP) | 171 | 8.55 |
10 | Effective handover, education, and support for GP to take on cancer follow-up care | 179 | 8.95 |
11 | Offer of both telehealth and/or face-to-face appointment options | 184 | 9.2 |
12 | Travel distance to follow-up appointment/s | 185 | 9.25 |
13 | Clear process to rapidly re-enter the hospital system (if needed) | 197 | 9.85 |
14 | Co-located multi-disciplinary team | 221 | 11.05 |
15 | Cultural component included for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer survivor/patients | 235 | 11.75 |
16 | Connection to networks and community services e.g., Breast Cancer Network, non-governmental organisations, peer support groups, support for carers/family members | 265 | 13.25 |