AYA with incurable cancer are a unique patient group with some evidence supporting clinicians’ identification of this work as emotionally taxing. This study sought to obtain a broader understanding of the experience of clinicians across professional disciplines delivering care to young people living with incurable disease. The study comprised 40 participants. It was conducted over two phases namely focus groups and semi-structured in-depth interviews. Key recommendations reflect need for tailored education, training and clinician support to enhance confidence in care delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Sponsor
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Principal Investigator/s
Ms Ilana Berger
Ilana Berger
Contact details
Ms Ilana Berger
Principal Investigator
Email: [email protected]
Publications & presentations
Berger, I. Thompson, K. & Joubert, L. (2014) International Teenage Cancer Trust Conference, London, UK.
Berger, I. Thompson, K. & Joubert, L. (2014) University of Melbourne Research Forum, Melbourne
Berger, I. Thompson, K. & Joubert, L. (2015) Oncology Social Work Australia (OSWA) National Conference, Sydney.
Berger, I. Thompson, K. & Joubert, L. (2015) International Youth Cancer Conference, Sydney