Table 1. Studies evaluating GP in oncology programmes (peer-reviewed studies).
| First author (year) | Setting | Population(s) | Programme name (if applicable) | Duration | Number of programme participants per year | Didactic lectures (Y/N) | Clinical rotation (Y/N) | Simulation /case-based (Y/N) | Formal | Training programme content | Outcome measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA [18] | USA | Medical students, postgraduate physicians training in primary carespecialities | NR | NR | NR | Y | NR | Y | N | Pain management and treatment, the importance of interdisciplinary teams and the individualisation of drug and non-drug treatments. The primary goals are to reinforce attitudes and skills learned during medical school and acquire more advanced knowledge. |
NR |
| Carlsson et al [15] | Sweden | GP trainees | NR | 2-years PT | 33 | Y | Y | Y | N | Emphasised those areas within oncology where primary care has a major role: prevention, early diagnosis, treatment of side effects of oncologic therapy, rehabilitation, follow-up and palliative care. Breaking bad news and the psychosocial aspects of cancer care, and the supporting role of the GP also covered. | Evaluated the knowledge, skills, and attitudes |
| Dalton et al [16] | Australia | Rural prescribers of chemo (GPs, Med Oncs) | NR | 1.5 days | 30 | Y | N | N | Y | The role of adjuvant chemotherapy, managing the side effects of chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, safe administration and handling of cytotoxic drugs and their related wastes, legal issues, communication skills, psychosocial support and identification of local issues. | Knowledge pre- and post-scores |
| Evans et al [17] | Australia | GPs and GPNs | NR | 10 hours | 16 GPs and 12 GPNs | N | Y | N | N | The role of shared care in post-treatment cancer care and mechanisms to strengthen links between generalist and specialist cancer care providers. Relate the decisions made at diagnosis and during active treatment to the impact on cancer survivorship and posttreatment care in primary care. | Post-placement evaluations |
| Schadé [14] | The Netherlands | GPs | Oncology for GPs | 2 years | NR | Y | Y | Y | Y | Primary topics included: 1. Prevention, 2. Detection, 3. Diagnostics, 4. Therapy, 5. Care and control. | NR |
NA, Not applicable; NR, Not reported, GP, General practitioners; GPN,General practice nurses, Med Oncs, Medical oncologists; Y, Yes; N, No, PT, Part time