Australian oncology health professionals' knowledge, perceptions, and clinical practice related to cancer-related cognitive impairment and utility of a factsheet.

Sharon He Chloe Yi Shing Lim Haryana M Dhillon Joanne M Shaw

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2022)

This study's multi-disciplinary exploration of Australian oncology HPs' perceptions of CRCI highlighted that health professional perceptions drive CRCI discussions with patients. Further education to support clinicians to discuss CRCI is required. Consideration of the barriers and facilitators within healthcare settings is important for successful integration of the factsheet into routine care.

Keyphrases

healthcare
clinical practice
palliative care
end stage renal disease
cognitive impairment
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
primary care
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
health information
public health
risk assessment
social media
affordable care act
pain management
chronic pain