Shared Mental Models of Provider Roles in Cancer Survivorship Care

A continuing education article for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, advanced degree nurses, oncology and hematology nurses, pharmacists, and physicians The purpose of this article is to provide an integrative review to analyze cancer survivor, primary care provider, and oncology provider views in survivorship care using the conceptual framework of shared mental models. The activity's target audience will consist of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, advanced degree nurses, oncology and hematology nurses, pharmacists, and physicians. After completing this educational activity, participants should be able to: 1. Define the concept of " shared mental models, " and list the factors that comprise such models 2. Describe how shared mental models contribute to the provision of survivorship care in cancer patients 3. Outline how oncologists, primary care providers, and cancer survivors perceive the roles of oncologists and primary care providers in cancer survivorship care 4. Describe the key barriers to the provision of optimal survivorship care 5. List the potential advantages of a written survivorship care plan 6. Identify ways in which survivorship care can be improved at their own institution. Statement of Credit—Participants who successfully complete this activity (including the submission of the post-test and evaluation form) will receive a statement of credit. Physicians. The Meniscus Educational Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Meniscus Educational Institute designates this journal article for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Pharmacists. The knowledge-based accredited education lectures are intended for pharmacists involved in the care of cancer patients. This educational activity is sponsored by the Meniscus Educational Institute. All individuals in positions to control the content of this program (eg, planners, faculty, content reviewers) are expected to disclose all financial relationships with commercial interests that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of this continuing education activity. Meniscus Educational Institute has identified and resolved all conflicts of interest in accordance with the MEI policies and procedures. Participants have the responsibility to assess the impact (if any) of the disclosed information on the educational value of the activity. PLANNERS Jeannine Coronna has nothing to disclose. Claudine Kiffer has nothing to disclose. Disclaimer This activity has been designed to provide continuing education that is focused on specific objectives. …