Publications by authors named "P S Druce"
Background And Objectives: The Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group (PC4) is funded by Cancer Australia to support the development of new cancer in primary care research. We undertook a research prioritisation exercise to identify cancer research priorities in Australian general practice.
Method: We adapted the nominal group technique, including a literature search and stakeholder survey.
Article Synopsis
- In Australia, mortality rates for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are increasing, prompting a need for targeted surveillance to ensure early diagnosis.
- A systematic review of 32 studies revealed that HCC surveillance is less effective in primary care compared to specialist care, although providing additional support can improve outcomes.
- Key barriers identified include a lack of awareness about HCC risks among primary care providers (PCPs) and the challenges of managing patients with multiple health issues.
Purpose: Mobile phone applications are positioned to support, educate, and empower cancer survivors during post-treatment care. We undertook a review to assess the utility of such smartphone applications; determine whether their use correlates with improved quality of life and other self-reported outcomes; and understand the feasibility of integrating mobile apps into routine follow-up care.
Methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Emcare, and PsycINFO databases were searched for studies evaluating apps that addressed at least one of the five Cancer Survivorship Care Quality Framework (CSCQF) domains published up until December 2021.
Background: General practice plays a critical role in the prevention, diagnosis, management, and survivorship care of patients with cancer. Mapping research outputs over time provides valuable insights into the evolving role of general practice in cancer care.
Aim: To describe and compare the distribution of cancer in general practice research publications by country, cancer type, area of the cancer continuum, author sex, and journal impact factor.
Patient and public involvement can produce high-quality, relevant research that better addresses the needs of patients and their families. This systematic review investigated the nature and impact of patient and public involvement in cancer prevention, screening and early detection research. Two patient representatives were involved as members of the review team.
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