Table 3.
Frequency of non-medical interventions observed
| Intervention | Frequency | % of clinics |
|---|---|---|
| Toxicity assessment performed | 188 | 94 |
| Side effects education and advice given | 137 | 69 |
| Chemotherapy/hormones discussed | 49 | 25 |
| Information on patient's cancer discussed | 41 | 21 |
| Unrelated medical issues discussed | 40 | 20 |
| Nutritional advice given | 31 | 16 |
| Treatment technique explained | 24 | 12 |
| Psychosocial support given | 19 | 10 |
| Referral to allied health given | 5 | 3 |
| Complementary and alternative medicine discussed | 3 | 2 |
| Other general cancer information discussed | 2 | 1 |
| Dressing ordered to be done by nurses | 2 | 1 |
| Total non-medical interventions | 541 |