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. 2023 May 22;16(4):371–383. doi: 10.1007/s40271-023-00631-0

Table 3.

Prioritised attributes of breast cancer follow-up care listed in order of importance

Attribute Total score Mean score
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