Australian Journal of General Practice
RN, BNurs, MAppSci, PhD, FACN, Director and Professor in Cancer Nursing, Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, SA
This model of care recommends a systemic, coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to survivorship, using pathways of care that support wellness, disease prevention and cancer surveillance.
Cancer survivors experience a range of unique biopsychosocial issues, requiring significant and coordinated care to optimise their quality of life.
Achievement of personalised cancer care requires a system-wide approach that targets the patient, healthcare provider and healthcare system with data informing practice.