Chronic disease management perspectives of colorectal cancer survivors using the Veterans Affairs healthcare system: a qualitative analysis
Abstract Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US. CRC survivors may have complex healthcare needs requiring care from both specialists and primary care. Our objective was to understand how CRC survivors perceive their survivorship care, especially man...
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doaj-f238e93e7fb1440ca29aa0dcf3a9b6602020-11-24T21:29:18ZengBMCBMC Health Services Research1472-69632018-03-011811810.1186/s12913-018-2975-3Chronic disease management perspectives of colorectal cancer survivors using the Veterans Affairs healthcare system: a qualitative analysisLeah L. Zullig0Karen M. Goldstein1Hayden B. Bosworth2Sara M. Andrews3Susanne Danus4George L. Jackson5Dawn Provenzale6Morris Weinberger7Michael J. Kelley8Corrine I. Voils9Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care, Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care SystemCenter for Health Services Research in Primary Care, Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care SystemCenter for Health Services Research in Primary Care, Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care SystemCenter for Health Services Research in Primary Care, Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care SystemCenter for Health Services Research in Primary Care, Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care SystemCenter for Health Services Research in Primary Care, Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care SystemCenter for Health Services Research in Primary Care, Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care SystemCenter for Health Services Research in Primary Care, Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care SystemDepartment of Veterans AffairsWilliam S. Middleton Memorial Veterans HospitalAbstract Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US. CRC survivors may have complex healthcare needs requiring care from both specialists and primary care. Our objective was to understand how CRC survivors perceive their survivorship care, especially management of their cardiovascular-related chronic diseases. Methods We identified patients diagnosed with non-metastatic CRC between 10/1/2007 and 12/31/2015 at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in North Carolina or Virginia. In 2016, we conducted telephone-based, semi-structured interviews to assess survivors’ experiences with cancer survivorship and changes in health priorities. Interviews were conducted until thematic saturation was reached. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded. Results The 25 participants were, on average, 64 years old and approximately 4 years post-CRC diagnosis at the time of interview; most were white (60%), male (92%), and diagnosed with colon cancer (64%) as opposed to rectal cancer. CRC survivors reported: (1) a shift in focus from surviving cancer to reducing cardiovascular disease risk (e.g., by managing weight); (2) challenges with taking medications for CVD-related conditions; (3) new recognition of the importance of engaging with primary care providers. Conclusions Experiences with cancer shapes how survivors view their health. Management of cardiovascular-related chronic disease is important to veteran CRC survivors. There is a need to deliver cardiovascular disease risk reduction programs tailored for CRC survivors.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-2975-3Veteran healthColorectal cancerCancer survivorshipQualitative researchChronic diseaseCardiovascular disease |
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Leah L. Zullig Karen M. Goldstein Hayden B. Bosworth Sara M. Andrews Susanne Danus George L. Jackson Dawn Provenzale Morris Weinberger Michael J. Kelley Corrine I. Voils |
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Leah L. Zullig Karen M. Goldstein Hayden B. Bosworth Sara M. Andrews Susanne Danus George L. Jackson Dawn Provenzale Morris Weinberger Michael J. Kelley Corrine I. Voils Chronic disease management perspectives of colorectal cancer survivors using the Veterans Affairs healthcare system: a qualitative analysis BMC Health Services Research Veteran health Colorectal cancer Cancer survivorship Qualitative research Chronic disease Cardiovascular disease |
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Leah L. Zullig Karen M. Goldstein Hayden B. Bosworth Sara M. Andrews Susanne Danus George L. Jackson Dawn Provenzale Morris Weinberger Michael J. Kelley Corrine I. Voils |
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Chronic disease management perspectives of colorectal cancer survivors using the Veterans Affairs healthcare system: a qualitative analysis |
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Chronic disease management perspectives of colorectal cancer survivors using the Veterans Affairs healthcare system: a qualitative analysis |
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Chronic disease management perspectives of colorectal cancer survivors using the Veterans Affairs healthcare system: a qualitative analysis |
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Chronic disease management perspectives of colorectal cancer survivors using the Veterans Affairs healthcare system: a qualitative analysis |
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Chronic disease management perspectives of colorectal cancer survivors using the Veterans Affairs healthcare system: a qualitative analysis |
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chronic disease management perspectives of colorectal cancer survivors using the veterans affairs healthcare system: a qualitative analysis |
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Abstract Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US. CRC survivors may have complex healthcare needs requiring care from both specialists and primary care. Our objective was to understand how CRC survivors perceive their survivorship care, especially management of their cardiovascular-related chronic diseases. Methods We identified patients diagnosed with non-metastatic CRC between 10/1/2007 and 12/31/2015 at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in North Carolina or Virginia. In 2016, we conducted telephone-based, semi-structured interviews to assess survivors’ experiences with cancer survivorship and changes in health priorities. Interviews were conducted until thematic saturation was reached. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded. Results The 25 participants were, on average, 64 years old and approximately 4 years post-CRC diagnosis at the time of interview; most were white (60%), male (92%), and diagnosed with colon cancer (64%) as opposed to rectal cancer. CRC survivors reported: (1) a shift in focus from surviving cancer to reducing cardiovascular disease risk (e.g., by managing weight); (2) challenges with taking medications for CVD-related conditions; (3) new recognition of the importance of engaging with primary care providers. Conclusions Experiences with cancer shapes how survivors view their health. Management of cardiovascular-related chronic disease is important to veteran CRC survivors. There is a need to deliver cardiovascular disease risk reduction programs tailored for CRC survivors. |
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Veteran health Colorectal cancer Cancer survivorship Qualitative research Chronic disease Cardiovascular disease |
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