Patient perceptions of a mobile cancer support unit in South Wales
Patient perceptions of a mobile cancer support unit in South Wales
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DOI：
10.1111/j.1365-2354.2011.01247.x
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发表时间：
2011-07-01
影响因子：
2.1
通讯作者：
Hayward, J.
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作者：
Iredale, R.;Hilgart, J.;Hayward, J.
许多患者必须长途跋涉才能接受癌症治疗和支持，这可能会导致焦虑和疲劳加剧。癌症慈善机构 Tenovus 与 NHS 合作，开发了一种离家较近的化疗和其他癌症支持服务的新概念——移动癌症支持单元 (Bus)。卡迪夫大学的研究人员在公交车运行的第一年对其进行了评估。该评估旨在确定谁在使用公交车，并探讨患者对乘坐公交车进行预约的看法。使用混合方法从患者、社会护理客户及其家人和朋友那里收集数据。通过邮寄调查收集定量数据，通过半结构化访谈收集定性数据。第一年，共有 3487 人次参观了巴士，其中包括运送 549 例化疗药物。患者对公交车的态度非常积极。受访者对巴士的关键方面给予高度评价，包括舒适度和提供的护理水平。此次评估表明，所有用户都高度接受这种服务提供模式，并一致认为Tenovus Bus是一种独特的移动设备，可以为癌症患者及其家人提供出色的临床和社会护理。
Many patients have to travel long distances to receive treatment and support for cancer, which can lead to increased anxiety and fatigue. Tenovus, the cancer charity, working with the NHS, has developed a new concept of closer-to-home delivery for chemotherapy and other cancer support - a mobile cancer support unit (Bus). Researchers at Cardiff University evaluated the Bus during its first year of operation. The evaluation aimed to determine who was using the Bus and to explore patients' perceptions about having their appointments on the Bus. Data were collected from patients, social care clients and their family and friends using a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data were collected using postal surveys and qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews. In its first year, 3487 people visited the Bus, which included the delivery of 549 chemotherapy treatments. Patient attitudes towards the Bus were extremely positive. Respondents rated highly key aspects of the Bus including comfort and the level of care provided. This evaluation demonstrates that all users are highly receptive to this model of service delivery and agree that the Tenovus Bus is a unique mobile unit, providing excellent clinical and social care to cancer patients and their families.