Implementing novel models of posttreatment care for cancer survivors: Enablers, challenges and recommendations

Abstract

Aim: The American Society of Clinical Oncology and US Institute of Medicine emphasize the need to trial novel models of posttreatment care, and disseminate findings. In 2011, the Victorian State Government (Australia) established the Victorian Cancer Survivorship Program (VCSP), funding six 2-year demonstration projects, targeting end of initial cancer treatment. Projects considered various models, enrolling people of differing cancer types, age and residential areas. We sought to determine common enablers of success, as well as challenges/barriers. Methods: Throughout the duration of the projects, a formal "community of practice" met regularly to share experiences. Projects provided regular..