Patient and family experiences with accessing telephone cancer treatment symptom support: a descriptive study.

Purpose: Assess patient and family member experiences with telephone cancer treatment symptom support.

Methods: Descriptive study guided by the Knowledge-to-Action Framework. Patients and family members who received telephone support for a cancer treatment symptom within the last month at one of three ambulatory cancer programs (Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec) were eligible.

Perceived factors influencing nurses' use of evidence-informed protocols for remote cancer treatment-related symptom management: A mixed methods study.

Purpose: To assess factors perceived to influence nurses' use of symptom protocols when providing remote management for oncology patients.

Method: A mixed methods descriptive study was guided by the Knowledge-to-Action Framework. In 2013, 8 focus groups and 7 interviews were conducted with 49 nurses or patients/family members in three ambulatory oncology programs within different provincial healthcare systems.

Managing symptoms during cancer treatments: evaluating the implementation of evidence-informed remote support protocols.

Background: Management of cancer treatment-related symptoms is an important safety issue given that symptoms can become life-threatening and often occur when patients are at home. With funding from the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, a pan-Canadian steering committee was established with representation from eight provinces to develop symptom protocols using a rigorous methodology (CAN-IMPLEMENT©). Each protocol is based on a systematic review of the literature to identify relevant clinical practice guidelines.