Developing an operational model for an integrative oncology program: a qualitative descriptive feasibility study.

Purpose: We describe a descriptive qualitative study with the purpose of assessing the feasibility of developing an integrative oncology program in our region.

Methods: We conducted 39 interviews and two focus groups (n = 20) with cancer patients, their caregivers and complementary and conventional (n = 15) healthcare professionals.

Results: One primary theme emerged, acceptance or tolerance of an integrative oncology program, which represents concepts within four emergent categories: (1) operational model; (2) values to guide an integrative oncology program; (3) physical location and design; and (4) facilitators and barriers to establishing an integrative oncology program.

Development and evaluation of a breast cancer prevention decision aid for higher-risk women.

Objective: To develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a breast cancer prevention decision aid for women aged 50 and older at higher risk of breast cancer.

Design: Pre-test-post-test study using decision aid alone and in combination with counselling.

Setting: Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Clinic.

Addressing the support needs of women at high risk for breast cancer: evidence-based care by advanced practice nurses.

Purpose/objectives: To identify support needs of women at high risk for breast cancer and enhance an evidence-based service.

Design: Descriptive study.

Setting: A comprehensive, breast-health service for high-risk women.