Accessing survivorship care for late and longterm effects of
treatment, as well as ongoing surveillance for new and recurrent cancers, can
be a challenge for those living in rural and frontier communities. An
estimated 2.8 million survivors live in rural areas across the United States.
Clear differences in survivorship outcomes have been noted in rural areas
compared to their urban counterparts. Survival rates are lower in rural
areas, partially attributed to a lack of surveillance for new and reoccurring
cancer during survivorship, and have worse outcomes than their urban
counterparts. Additional challenges for rural cancer survivors include travel
and access, care coordination, and a lack of advocacy. This presentation will
review strategies and resources available to support the delivery of care for
cancer survivors living in rural areas
Dr. Hammersla is an Assistant Professor at the Mark & Robyn
Jones College of Nursing and an Adult Nurse Practitioner with a clinical
background in internal medicine and geriatric care. She is an implementation
science expert focusing on using system-based practice change to improve
patient outcomes, specifically in access to specialty care for rural and
frontier communities. She is working collaboratively with the American
Society for Clinical Oncology to implement a hub-and-spoke model for oncology
and infusion care in a rural southwest Montana community. Using qualitative
research methods, Dr. Hammersla engages stakeholders to develop systems of
care to improve survivorship care that are specifically designed for rural
and frontier communities
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