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@ARTICLE{Xu:301725,
author = {K. Xu and C. Flock and K. Kaunath and N. Schmitt and C.
Bienen and J. Walther and J. Robl and K. Mehlis and A.
Züger and E. Klein and J. Winnefeld and M. Kecht and D.
Jäger$^*$ and P. Hoffmeister-Wittmann and G. M. Haag$^*$
and F. Pawlowski and E. Winkler and T. J. Bugaj and B. C.
Köhler$^*$},
title = {{O}ptimization of multiprofessional care for young
colorectal cancer patients: a qualitative {S}tudy.},
journal = {The oncologist},
volume = {30},
number = {5},
issn = {1083-7159},
address = {Oxford},
publisher = {Oxford University Press},
reportid = {DKFZ-2025-01117},
pages = {oyaf082},
year = {2025},
abstract = {The incidence of colorectal carcinoma (CRC) in patients
≤50 (early-onset-CRC, EOCRC) years is increasing. Given
their different phase of life, younger individuals may face
specific challenges in terms of body image, professional
life, and psychosocial support. However, tailored programs
for EOCRC patients are lacking in Germany. JUMP-START, a
prospective study at the National Center for Tumor Diseases
(NCT) Heidelberg in collaboration with the AIO
(Arbeitsgemeinschaft internistische Onkologie) and the
foundation for young adults with cancer in Germany aims to
identify the specific needs of EOCRC patients and improve
multiprofessional care.Semi-structured interviews were
conducted until content saturation, based on an interview
guide focused on challenges related to diagnosis,
utilization of support programs, and unmet needs. The
interview guide was developed in an expert and patient
panelist discussion. Qualitative analysis was performed with
MAXQDA, using a content structuring qualitative content
analysis according to Kuckartz.Forty-three EOCRC patients
were screened, and 14 participants were interviewed at NCT
Heidelberg between October 2023 and January 2024. Three main
themes emerged: (1) The impact of CRC diagnosis at an early
age on psychological and physical health, daily routine, and
future perspectives, (2) Experiences with care service
access and utility, and (3) Expectations for a
multiprofessional care at a dedicated EOCRC center.EOCRC
patients highlighted various age-group-specific challenges
related to diagnosis and treatment. Tailored
multiprofessional programs may optimize care for EOCRC
patients.},
keywords = {Humans / Colorectal Neoplasms: psychology / Colorectal
Neoplasms: therapy / Colorectal Neoplasms: epidemiology /
Colorectal Neoplasms: diagnosis / Female / Male /
Qualitative Research / Adult / Middle Aged / Prospective
Studies / Germany: epidemiology / early-onset colorectal
cancer (Other) / multiprofessional care (Other) /
prospective study (Other) / psychosocial oncology (Other) /
qualitative interview study (Other) / young adults (Other)},
cin = {D120 / HD01},
ddc = {610},
cid = {I:(DE-He78)D120-20160331 / I:(DE-He78)HD01-20160331},
pnm = {314 - Immunologie und Krebs (POF4-314)},
pid = {G:(DE-HGF)POF4-314},
typ = {PUB:(DE-HGF)16},
pubmed = {pmid:40421958},
pmc = {pmc:PMC12107544},
doi = {10.1093/oncolo/oyaf082},
url = {https://inrepo02.dkfz.de/record/301725},
}