A decade of investment in radiotherapy in New South Wales: Why does the gap between optimal and actual persist?
17 February 2012 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment, Hospital Productivity, Quality Improvement>Implementation, Quality Improvement and 2 more
There is a gap between optimal and actual radiotherapy utilisation (RTU) rates in New South Wales (NSW). It is uncertain...
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The health and well-being of cancer survivors in the UK: Findings from a population-based survey
16 February 2012 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment
UK study comparing self-reported health and well-being in a sample of cancer survivors with individuals who have not had cancer...
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A qualitative study of unmet needs and interactions with primary care among cancer survivors (UK)
16 February 2012 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment, Primary Health Care>Long Term Conditions, Primary Health Care and 1 more
This UK study explores the experiences of individuals who have survived at least 5 years following a cancer diagnosis, and...
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Physical activity for cancer survivors: A service provider perspective
26 January 2012 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment
Press Release: Cancer Society, 25 January 2012, 2:52 pm The international journal Psycho-Oncology has published a new study, undertaken by...
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Five found with cancer after breast screening glitch
16 January 2012 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment, Quality Improvement
Five of the 241 women affected by a breakdown in communication over BreastScreen Aotearoa (BSA) mammogram appointments were found to...
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Incidence and survival of oesophageal and gastric cancer in England between 1998 and 2007: A population-based study
13 January 2012 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment
Major changes in the incidence of oesophageal and gastric cancers have been reported internationally. This study describes recent trends in...
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Recovery and self-management support following primary cancer treatment (UK)
16 February 2012 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment
Although around 2 million people are living with or beyond cancer in the UK, little research has been conducted on...
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Anticipating implementation of colorectal cancer screening in The Netherlands: A nation wide survey on endoscopic supply and demand
27 January 2012 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment, Hospital Productivity
Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening requires sufficient endoscopic resources. This study examines the Dutch endoscopic production and workforce capacity, evaluates trends...
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Aussie cancer patients to get health care online
23 January 2012 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment
A new Australian telehealth programme will enable cancer patients to regularly consult their doctor even if they are hundreds of...
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Rodney women encouraged to start the year with a mammogram
13 January 2012 by Research Admin in Shorter Waits for Cancer Treatment
Press Release: Waitemata District Health Board, 12 January 2012 Women in Orewa and Stanmore Bay are being encouraged to start...
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Literature Abstracts
- Health and independence report
- The health of children and young people with chronic conditions and disabilities in New Zealand
- Nelson Marlborough District Health Board: Health Needs Assessment 2011
- Education given to parents of children newly diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A narrative review
- Unequal impact: Māori and Non-Māori cancer statistics 1996–2001
International Literature
- A decade of investment in radiotherapy in New South Wales: Why does the gap between optimal and actual persist?
- The health and well-being of cancer survivors in the UK: Findings from a population-based survey
- Recovery and self-management support following primary cancer treatment (UK)
- A person-time analysis of hospital activity among cancer survivors in England
- A qualitative study of unmet needs and interactions with primary care among cancer survivors (UK)
Tools
- Standards of service provision for lung cancer patients in New Zealand
- Delivering major breast surgery safely (excluding reconstruction) as a day case or one night stay (England)
- Clinical practice guidelines in Australia and New Zealand for the management of melanoma
- Suspected cancer in primary care: Guidelines for investigation, referral and reducing ethnic disparities
- Guidance for improving supportive care for adults with cancer in New Zealand
Discussion
- Investment in medicines highest in PHARMAC history
- New Zealand in grips of "silent" diabetes epidemic
- Improving the lives of patients with long term conditions (England)
- Suspected cancer in primary care: Guidelines for investigation, referral and reducing ethnic disparities
- Men's lack of health checks a killer