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How well are cancer centers addressing supportive oncology needs?
Journal of Clinical Oncology 2016 March
96 Background: The IOM 2013 report recommends comprehensive supportive oncology care from diagnosis through survivorship to end of life. The Coleman Foundation supported a baseline assessment of supportive oncology care using key COC, ASCO-QOPI and NQF measures.
METHODS: Data extracted from medical records at 6 Chicago cancer centers in 2014 (n = 843 patients), including stage I-III (n = 391) and stage IV solid tumor or refractory hematologic malignancy (n = 452).
RESULTS: Fifty-four percent of patients had discussions on understanding of illness, 24% were informed of prognosis timeframe, and 5% had a documented healthcare power of attorney. Only 6% of stage IV patients received distress screening within 2 weeks of diagnosis and 15% of Stage IV patients had referrals to palliative care. Among patients with Stage I-III cancer, 38% had a supportive oncology screening, and 2% received treatment summaries and a SCPs.
CONCLUSIONS: There are still large gaps in important supportive care processes based on IOM 2013 recommendations, COC, and ASCO QOPI measures. Future steps include implementing supportive care processes that address gaps across the 6 cancer centers. [Table: see text].
METHODS: Data extracted from medical records at 6 Chicago cancer centers in 2014 (n = 843 patients), including stage I-III (n = 391) and stage IV solid tumor or refractory hematologic malignancy (n = 452).
RESULTS: Fifty-four percent of patients had discussions on understanding of illness, 24% were informed of prognosis timeframe, and 5% had a documented healthcare power of attorney. Only 6% of stage IV patients received distress screening within 2 weeks of diagnosis and 15% of Stage IV patients had referrals to palliative care. Among patients with Stage I-III cancer, 38% had a supportive oncology screening, and 2% received treatment summaries and a SCPs.
CONCLUSIONS: There are still large gaps in important supportive care processes based on IOM 2013 recommendations, COC, and ASCO QOPI measures. Future steps include implementing supportive care processes that address gaps across the 6 cancer centers. [Table: see text].
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