Table 3.
Family Physician Involvement in Various Aspects of Care by Cancer Phase
| Aspect of Care | Actual Involvement N (% of Patients) | Expected Involvement N (% of Patients) | PValuea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coordination of care | |||
| Diagnosis | 357 (41.2) | 362 (83.4) | <.001 |
| Primary treatment | 102 (24.5) | 107 (83.2) | <.001 |
| Stability | 227 (31.3) | 228 (85.1) | <.001 |
| Progression/ relapse | 46 (37.0) | 48 (75.0) | <.001 |
| Advanced/terminal | 37 (46.0) | 37 (86.5) | <.001 |
| Emotional support | |||
| Diagnosis | 351 (36.8) | 362 (83.4) | <.001 |
| Primary treatment | 104 (44.2) | 107 (86.9) | <.001 |
| Stability | 227 (54.6) | 228 (88.2) | <.001 |
| Progression/relapse | 46 (60.9) | 48 (87.5) | .002 |
| Advanced/terminal | 37 (51.4) | 37 (81.1) | .007 |
| Transmission of information | |||
| Diagnosis | 352 (17.3) | 362 (62.0) | <.001 |
| Primary treatment | 103 (18.4) | 107 (59.8) | <.001 |
| Stability | 227 (29.1) | 228 (72.4) | <.001 |
| Progression/ relapse | 46 (34.8) | 48 (58.3) | .01 |
| Advanced/terminal | 37 (37.8) | 37 (73.0) | .002 |
| Symptom relief | |||
| Diagnosis | 332 (13.0) | 361 (62.3) | <.001 |
| Primary treatment | 100 (19.0) | 107 (74.8) | <.001 |
| Stability | 225 (30.2) | 228 (79.8) | <.001 |
| Progression/relapse | 46 (30.4) | 48 (72.9) | <.001 |
| Advanced/terminal | 37 (43.2) | 37 (78.4) | .002 |
a From the χ2 test; compares, at each cancer phase, the actual vs expected proportions for family physician involvement in specific aspects of cancer care, as reported by patients.