Better breast cancer care
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Cutting edge psycho-social research undertaken by academics at the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery is enabling the UK charity Breast Cancer Care to plan better services for groups of people with breast cancer who have traditionally been underserved.
A grant awarded to Dr Emma Ream enabled the appointment of Emma Blows, a Research Associate at the School, to work on the Better Access Better Services (BABS) project with further supervision from Professor Alison Richardson. This project addressed the poor uptake of Breast Cancer Care services by certain parts of the community, including older people and those from black and ethnic minority groups.
Involving an extensive mapping exercise across the UK, the study uncovered key findings regarding patients’ perception of cancer charities and the help they could provide. It identified gaps in information and support for breast cancer patients and made recommendations to the charity to improve access.
The study was presented at the European Cancer Conference (ECCO) and the British Psycho-Oncology Society Annual Conference, and was published in the journal Patient Education and Counselling.
Ms Blows concluded: “As a direct result of this project, Breast Cancer Care is able to reach more people and help them access information and support that will improve their quality of life after a breast cancer diagnosis.”
The study forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme. KTPs, managed by King’s Business, are widely available and aim to encourage the exchange of knowledge, expertise and skills between the College and industry, commerce and the public sector.
About the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery at King’s College London
The number one Nursing and Midwifery School in London (2009 Times Good University Guide) and highly regarded by leading London NHS Trusts with links to industry, health services and policy makers, the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery develops leading-edge nurses and midwives of tomorrow – practitioners, partners, and leaders in their field.
Studying at King’s College London, one of the top 25 universities in the world, the School’s graduates are highly sought after nationally and internationally, with:
Based in a prestigious Russell Group University, the School is also at the forefront of health services, policy and evaluation research. For more information on studying at the School, email nightingale@kcl.ac.uk
Involving an extensive mapping exercise across the UK, the study uncovered key findings regarding patients’ perception of cancer charities and the help they could provide. It identified gaps in information and support for breast cancer patients and made recommendations to the charity to improve access.
The study was presented at the European Cancer Conference (ECCO) and the British Psycho-Oncology Society Annual Conference, and was published in the journal Patient Education and Counselling.
Ms Blows concluded: “As a direct result of this project, Breast Cancer Care is able to reach more people and help them access information and support that will improve their quality of life after a breast cancer diagnosis.”
The study forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme. KTPs, managed by King’s Business, are widely available and aim to encourage the exchange of knowledge, expertise and skills between the College and industry, commerce and the public sector.
About the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery at King’s College London
The number one Nursing and Midwifery School in London (2009 Times Good University Guide) and highly regarded by leading London NHS Trusts with links to industry, health services and policy makers, the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery develops leading-edge nurses and midwives of tomorrow – practitioners, partners, and leaders in their field.
Studying at King’s College London, one of the top 25 universities in the world, the School’s graduates are highly sought after nationally and internationally, with:
- exemplary care and clinical skills
- professional attitudes
- policy awareness
- intellectual rigour and self-confidence
Based in a prestigious Russell Group University, the School is also at the forefront of health services, policy and evaluation research. For more information on studying at the School, email nightingale@kcl.ac.uk