title: Coordinating integrated services: a pilot study with participants of a co-ordinators course.
abstract: The aim of this study was to explore developments in integrative practice in cancer care. Views were drawn from a small focus group (n=4), with students from a coordinators course. The role of a coordinator or team leader has been suggested as pivotal to service integration and organisation [National guidelines for the use of complementary therapies in supportive and palliative care. The Prince of Wales's foundation for Integrated Health & The National Council for Hospice and Specialist Palliative Care Services London POWFIH, 2003; Mackereth, European Journal of Oncology Nursing 8 (2004) 1]. The participants suggested that there are areas which need to be developed to achieve this goal, including evidence based practice, standardisation of training, and ongoing support, and personal development.
authors.affiliation: 71 Petworth Close, Sharston, Manchester M22 4 YR, UK. peter.mackereth@christie-tr.nwest.nhs.uk
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Halpin
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D017144:Focus Groups; D006040:Goals; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008131:London; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D024382:Professional Role; D036301:Qualitative Research