Cancer in general practice research priorities in Australia

Kristi Milley, Paige Druce, Mairead McNamara, Rebecca J. Bergin, Raymond J. Chan, Anne E. Cust, Nikki Davis, George Fishman, Michael Jefford, Nicole Rankin, Patsy Yates, Jon Emery

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Abstract

Background and objectives: The Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group (PC4) is funded by Cancer Australia to support the development of new cancer in primary care research. We undertook a research prioritisation exercise to identify cancer research priorities in Australian general practice. 

Methods: We adapted the nominal group technique, including a literature search and stakeholder survey. An expert group from the Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group consolidated and ranked priorities. A second stakeholder survey reviewing the top 50 priorities informed a final prioritisation workshop. 

Results: Overall, 311 priorities were identified across the cancer continuum. Nearly one-third of priorities were related to cancer survivorship and included strategies to detect recurrence, behavioural interventions and tools to assess physical and psychosocial aspects of survivorship. Prevention/early detection comprised 43.4% of priorities. Palliative care produced the least priorities (9.6%). Cross cutting research priorities (15.1%) included quality and models of care. 

Discussion: This is the first study to identify cancer research priorities for general practice in Australia. It could be used to inform the development of targeted research and funding to improve the care and outcomes for Australians affected by cancer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)227-234
Number of pages8
JournalAustralian Journal of General Practice
Volume53
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2024

Keywords

  • Cancer
  • General Practice
  • Research

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