Evaluating a shared model of cancer follow-up care between general practitioners and radiation oncologists, for patients with breast, prostate or colorectal cancer.

Interventions: 1. Intervention name
Shared model of cancer follow-up care between general practitioners and radiation oncologists, for patients with breast, prostate or colorectal cancer.
2. Why
The rising incidence of cancer and increasing number of cancer survivors has resulted in the need to find alternative models of care for cancer follow-up care. The acceptability for follow-up care in general practice is growing, and acceptance increases with shared-care models where oncologists are still overseeing care. However, a major barrier to this model is the effective two-way exchange of information in real-time between oncologists and general practitioners. Improved communication technology plays an important role in the acceptability and feasibility of cancer shared follow-up care.
3. What
The intervention is additional radiation oncology follow-up appointments for the patient with their general practitioner; whilst the radiation oncologist is informed in real-time via the hospital oncology information system (electronic record).
Digital health technology (PROsaiq) will be used to transfer the review information from the general practitioner directly into the hospital system. The radiation oncologist will oversee the care by accessing the review information directly, and identify if the patient needs any further medical intervention or support.
4. Who provided
The general practitioner will complete a two hour radiation oncology course online (eviQ). A 30-minute training session will be provided by a radiation oncologist directly to the general practitioner on how to access the clinical assessment link, and what to do during the follow-up review by a radiation oncologist (review sleep, weight, skin reactions, bladder/bowel, prostate blood leve
Primary outcome(s): Assessment of patient-perceived acceptability and feasibility of the intervention using semi-structured interviews.
One on one phone and audio-recorded.
[Baseline before intervention; and 6-months post-enrolment (immediately after the second intervention appointment). ];Assessment of general practitioner-perceived acceptability and feasibility of the intervention using semi-structured interviews.
One on one phone and audio-recorded. [Baseline before intervention; and 6-months post-enrolment (immediately after the second intervention appointment). ];Assessment of radiation oncologist-perceived acceptability and feasibility of the intervention using semi-structured interviews.
One on one phone and audio-recorded.
[Baseline before intervention; and 6-months post-enrolment (immediately after the second intervention appointment). ]
Study Design: Purpose: Educational / counselling / training; Allocation: Non-randomised trial; Assignment: Single group