Early Detection and Follow-up of Cancers: A Needs Assessment and Educational Intervention among General Practitioners

Author/Researcher: Dr. Helena Daly

Description

The project will consist of two distinct phases. Phase 1 will consist of a comprehensive literature review and a needs assessment of general practitioners in terms of issues affecting early detection, information availability and referral. Phase 2 will involve the development of education material and resources for primary care practitioners and the implementation of other recommendations from phase 1.

Contents

Paper published: Irish Medical Journal November/December 2007 Volume 100 Number 10 www.imj.ie

Objectives

Phase 1 consisted of focus groups with GPs and a postal survey of all ICGP members.

Status	Current
Publisher	Irish College of General Practitioners,Irish Cancer Society
Description	The project will consist of two distinct phases. Phase 1 will consist of a comprehensive literature review and a needs assessment of general practitioners in terms of issues affecting early detection, information availability and referral. Phase 2 will involve the development of education material and resources for primary care practitioners and the implementation of other recommendations from phase 1.
Other Contributors(s)	Dr. Claire Collins; Dr. Michael Boland; Dr. Joan Kelly
Publication Year	2006
Publication Status	Peer reviewed · Report published ·
Data Available to other researchers?	No
Completion Date	31/08/2006