Service Evaluation of 'Living Well with the Impact of Cancer' Courses
Polley, M.J., Jackson, S., Seers, H., Boxell, E. and Jolliffe, R. 2013. Service Evaluation of 'Living Well with the Impact of Cancer' Courses. Penny Brohn Cancer Care.
| Title | Service Evaluation of 'Living Well with the Impact of Cancer' Courses |
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| Authors | Polley, M.J., Jackson, S., Seers, H., Boxell, E. and Jolliffe, R. |
| Type | Project report |
| Abstract | The aim of the Penny Brohn Cancer Care Living Well Service Evaluation was to measure the level of benefit that participants were receiving from the Penny Brohn Cancer Care(PBCC)Living Well course and to inform current and future service provision at PBCC. The Penny Brohn Whole Person Approach model(PB-WPA model), which underpins the Living Well course, was designed to support the ‘whole person’ and the course was For some, this empowerment led to long-term changes in exercise, food consumption,use of self-help techniques and the ability to communicate more freely and openly with family, friends and medical professionals. These improvements were reflected in the 12 month outcome data, where a sustained improvement in HRQoL and MYCaW concerns Such patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) are limited in what they can measure, thus qualitative data were also collected to ensure that participants were able A picture emerged that identified difficulties in sustaining lifestyle changes at around the 3-6 month follow-up. Participants who returned to PBCC within the 12 month follow-up period, however, were more likely to benefit by reporting a greater improvement in HRQoL and MYCaW scores, plus an improved understanding of how to In regards to the current NCSI priorities, it is hoped that the data reported in this evaluation go some way to informing the following: Finally, this report demonstrates how a patient-centred model of support can be effectively evaluated to provide relevant, practical and evidence-based information to Participant satisfaction: Participant outcomes: The small group of participants with metastatic disease reported significant improvements in their MYCaW concern scores, in line with the whole evaluation group,and a significantly greater improvement in HRQoL over 12 months compared to participants with primary cancer.Participants who returned for more support from PBCC were in more need of support than those who did not return. They were more likely to have poorer HRQoL at baseline Participants who returned to PBCC experienced more improvement in HRQoL that was likely to be clinically significant. These participants also had a greater degree of improvement in their MYCaW concerns, compared to non-returners. Over half of the participants experienced new concerns over the 12 month follow-up period. Concerns were most frequently associated with psychological and emotional |
| Keywords | Patient reported outcomes; living well with cancer course, |
| Year | 2013 |
| Publisher | Penny Brohn Cancer Care |
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| Published | Oct 2013 |
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| Web address (URL) | http://www.pennybrohn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/PBCC_Living_Well_Evaluation_Full_Report_2013f70b.pdf |