Table 1
Overall project diagram. Strategic implementation framework for the project. Adapted from Mitchell S et al, 2017, Journal of Oncology Practice [29].
Table 2
GP characteristics.
| GP | YEARS AS GP | REGIONAL (MMM 2 &3) RURAL & REMOTE (MMM 4–7) * | AWARE OF TLCRP Y = YES N = NO | USED TLCRP Y = YES N = NO | WILL USE TLCRP IN THE FUTURE. Y = YES N = NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Regional | Y | Y | Y |
| 2 | 31 | Rural | N | N | N |
| 3 | 12 | Regional | Y | N | Y |
| 4 | 15 | Regional | Y | N | Y |
| 5 | 5 | Rural | Y | Y | Y |
| 6 | 11 | Regional | Y | Y | Y |
| 7 | 8 | Regional | N | Y | Y |
| 8 | 20 | Rural | Y | N | Y |
| 9 | 14 | Regional | Y | N | Y |
| 10 | 11 | Regional | Y | Y | Y |
| 11 | 3 | Regional | Y | Y | Y |
| 12 | 12 | Regional | Y | N | Y |
| 13 | 5 | Regional | Y | N | N |
| 14 | 1 | Regional | Y | Y | Y |
[i] *MMM (Modified Monash Model) to classify rurality in Australia.
Table 3
Specialist characteristics.
| SPECIALITY | YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA | IMPROVEMENT IN REFERRAL PROCESS AFTER IMPLEMENTATION OF TLCRP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Respiratory medicine | 17 | yes |
| 2 | Respiratory medicine | 4 | yes |
| 3 | Respiratory medicine | 2 | yes |
| 4 | Medical oncology | 11 | yes |
| 5 | Medical oncology | 10 | yes |
| 6 | Cardiothoracic surgeon | 6 | yes |
Table 4
Themes.
| MAJOR THEMES | SUB-THEMES |
|---|---|
| Variation in uptake of TLCRP |
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| Enhancing coordinated care and communication |
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