Adherence to dietary guidelines and associated factors among rural Australian cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study.

Purpose: This study aimed to explore levels of adherence to dietary guidelines, and factors associated with dietary guideline adherence, among rural Australian cancer survivors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken. We recruited a convenience sample of adults with cancer who attended the chemotherapy day unit or allied health appointments at a rural hospital in Baw Baw Shire, Victoria, Australia, between August 2017 and December 2021.

Rural community-based nurses' self-reported knowledge and skills in the provision of psychosocial care to palliative and end-of-life clients and carers.

Objective: This study examined rural community-based nurses' self-reported knowledge and skills in the provision of psychosocial care to rural residing palliative and end-of-life clients and carers. We further sought to determine correlates of knowledge gaps to inform workforce education and planning.

Method: Nurses from a rural area of Victoria, Australia, were invited to complete an electronic questionnaire rating their knowledge against 6 national palliative care standards and 10 screening and assessment tools.

Physical activity, obesity, and quality of life among rural Australian cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study.

Purpose: We aimed to describe physical activity (PA), obesity, and quality of life (QoL) among rural Australian cancer survivors, assess whether total and item-specific QoL are associated with sufficient PA and obesity, and assess whether PA and obesity interact with respect to QoL.

Methods: In a cross-sectional study, convenience sampling was used to recruit adult cancer survivors via a chemotherapy day unit and allied health professionals at a rural hospital in Baw Baw Shire, Australia. Exclusion criteria were acute malnutrition and end-of-life care.

Challenges Associated with Anticipatory Medications in Rural and Remote Settings.

Background: Anticipatory medications (AM) have been widely used in various settings across many countries in people approaching end of life. Access to palliative care in rural and remote areas of Australia is lacking as are other medical services when compared with the metropolitan setting. Our aim is to identify challenges with the administration and access to AM in rural and remote communities with outcomes to guide improved delivery of care.

A qualitative study of rural women's views for the treatment of early breast cancer.

Aim: Identify what factors rural women perceived to influence their surgical choice for EBC.

Background: Higher rates of mastectomy still remain for women with early breast cancer (EBC) in rural areas. While access to radiotherapy is a commonly identified barrier, there is growing debate around other factors which are also important influences on surgical choice.

Communicating about breast cancer: rural women's experience of interacting with their surgeon.

Objective: This study examined rural women's satisfaction with the interaction and communication with their surgeon during diagnosis and treatment planning for early breast cancer. Differences in satisfaction were investigated between treatment groups (mastectomy and breast conservation surgery) and demographic variables (age, marital status, education level, employment status and place of residence). Practice was compared with clinical practice guidelines.