Characteristics and general practice resource use of people with comorbid cancer and dementia in England: a retrospective cross-sectional study.

Background: Cancer and dementia are common in older people and management of the conditions as comorbidities can be challenging, yet little is known about the size or characteristics of this group. We aimed to estimate the prevalence, characteristics and general practice resource usage of people living with both conditions in England.

Methods: Anonymised electronic healthcare records from 391 National Health Service general practices across England using the TPP SystmOne general practice system were obtained from ResearchOne.

Balancing the needs of individuals and services in cancer treatment for people with dementia: A focused ethnographic study.

Background: Managing multiple conditions is difficult for patients and their families, increasing complexity in care. Two of the most common long-term conditions, cancer and dementia, both disproportionately affect older adults. However, little is known about the needs and experiences of those living with both conditions, which could inform practice in the area.

Understanding and identifying ways to improve hospital-based cancer care and treatment for people with dementia: an ethnographic study.

Background: Providing cancer care and treatment for ageing populations with complicating comorbidities like dementia is a growing global challenge. This study aimed to examine the hospital-based cancer care and treatment challenges and support needs of people with dementia, and identify potential ways to address these.

Methods: A two-site ethnographic study in England involving semi-structured interviews, observations and accompanying conversations, and medical record review.

Navigating cancer treatment and care when living with comorbid dementia: an ethnographic study.

Objectives: The risks of developing cancer and dementia increase as we age; however, this comorbidity remains relatively under-researched. This study reports on the challenges that people affected by comorbid cancer and dementia face when navigating engagement with cancer treatment within secondary care.

Materials And Methods: An ethnographic study recruiting 17 people with cancer and dementia, 22 relatives and 19 oncology staff in two UK National Health Service Trusts.

Decision-making in cancer care for people living with dementia.

Objective: Increasing numbers of people are expected to live with comorbid cancer and dementia. Cancer treatment decision-making for these individuals is complex, particularly for those lacking capacity, requiring support across the cancer care pathway. There is little research to inform practice in this area.