ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Shared mental models of cancer survivorship care
M.C. Hebdon DNP, RN, FNP-c,
K. Abrahamson PhD, RN,
R.R. Griggs PhD, RN, FNP-BC,
S.A. McComb PhD, PE,
M.C. Hebdon DNP, RN, FNP-c
Assistant Professor
Radford University School of Nursing, Radford, VA, USA
Search for more papers by this authorK. Abrahamson PhD, RN
Associate Professor
Purdue University School of Nursing, West Lafayette, IN, USA
Search for more papers by this authorR.R. Griggs PhD, RN, FNP-BC
Clinical Associate Professor
Purdue University School of Nursing, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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S.A. McComb PhD, PE
Professor
Purdue University Schools of Nursing and Industrial Engineering, West Lafayette, IN, USA
Correspondence
Sara A. McComb, Purdue University Schools of Nursing and Industrial Engineering, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorM.C. Hebdon DNP, RN, FNP-c,
K. Abrahamson PhD, RN,
R.R. Griggs PhD, RN, FNP-BC,
S.A. McComb PhD, PE,
M.C. Hebdon DNP, RN, FNP-c
Assistant Professor
Radford University School of Nursing, Radford, VA, USA
Search for more papers by this authorK. Abrahamson PhD, RN
Associate Professor
Purdue University School of Nursing, West Lafayette, IN, USA
Search for more papers by this authorR.R. Griggs PhD, RN, FNP-BC
Clinical Associate Professor
Purdue University School of Nursing, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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S.A. McComb PhD, PE
Professor
Purdue University Schools of Nursing and Industrial Engineering, West Lafayette, IN, USA
Correspondence
Sara A. McComb, Purdue University Schools of Nursing and Industrial Engineering, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
Email: [email protected]
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Quality cancer survivorship care relies on care continuity within the healthcare team. The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of healthcare team members regarding cancer survivorship care using the framework of shared mental models. Semi-structured interviews of cancer survivors, primary support individuals, oncology providers, primary care providers and registered nurses were completed. Data were extrapolated to seven primary themes with associated secondary themes. Primary themes included survivor definition and identity, care setting, team member roles, care gaps, survivor needs, barriers to care and facilitators of care. Through these themes, participants emphasised the individuality of the survivorship experience, acknowledged care gaps and described ongoing needs of cancer survivors. Information provision and communication were noted as care facilitators. Through clarification of team member roles, healthcare providers will be equipped to promote cancer survivor transition by focusing on care continuity, communication and collaboration.
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