Perceptions and needs of patients, caregivers and health professionals regarding an oncology community center
A qualitative study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22073178 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Inbal Mitnik (Rambam Health Care Campus), Ilit Turgeman (0000-0003-4123-1107, Carmel Medical Center), Svetlana Baziliansky (0000-0003-1565-7120, University of Haifa), Hassan Shalabna (Emek Medical Center), Leena Nassar-Sakas (University of Haifa), Gil Bar-Sela, Gil Bar‐Sela (0000-0001-6579-1841, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Pages | 1569994-1569994 |
| Publication date | 2025-06-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1569994 |
| PMID | 40655210 |
| OpenAlex | W4411706442 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 16 |
Introduction and aims: Oncology community centers (OCCs) may be beneficial for patients residing in regions requiring prolonged travel to large hospitals. A new model of OCC has been established in a peripheral region of Northern Israel, in affiliation with a large hospital. This center aims to increase accessibility to medical care and to make it more patient centered. The current study aims to better understand the needs and perceptions of patients, caregivers, and health professionals regarding the OCC to integrate them into the newmodel OCC and adapt the medical services to the population's needs. Materials and methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 participants to explore their perceptions regarding the new OCC. The interviews were qualitatively analyzed using the interpretative phenomenological analysis method. Results: Patients and caregivers recognized the advantages of receiving treatment closer to home but were concerned about losing their sense of security. Nurses expressed the need to increase their confidence by communicating closely with the hospital's staff and ensuring safety in case of urgent situations. Physicians emphasized the importance of hospital and community collaboration and the potential to enhance treatment adherence. Conclusion: The results indicate that the new OCC was perceived as a significant step in developing medical services, however the main concern was a decrease in the level of confidence due to its distance from the hospital. Strong collaboration between academic and community settings is essential to ensure continuity of care and a sense of security
Community hospital · Family medicine · Health care · Perception · Qualitative research · Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy · Cancer survivorship and care · Medicine · Nursing · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |