National Study Sessions 2021: Enhanced supportive care
October 2021 via Zoom
This year’s National Study Sessions explored enhanced supportive care (ESC) in pancreatic cancer. We ran a selection of free, virtual events throughout October on: symptom assessment and management (7th); effective communications (12th); emotional support (19th); end of life care (26th); and models of practice in ESC (28th).
Find out more about each session and view the recordings and slides by clicking on each of the events below.
Symptom assessment and management, Thursday 7th October, 9 - 11am
This session explored the assessment and management of pain, fatigue, nausea and constipation in pancreatic cancer patients.
Agenda
- 09.00 – 09.10: Welcome and introduction
- 09.10 – 10.00: Symptom assessment and management – Daniel Monnery, Palliative Care Consultant at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and NHSE National Clinical Advisor for ESC
- 10.00 – 10.15: Supporting patients in practice – Helen Upfold, HPB CNS, Forth Valley Hospital
- 10.15 – 10.30: The role of the CNS in ESC – Steph Gooder, Lead HPB CNS, Stepping Hill Hospital
- 10.30 – 10.55: Q&A
- 10.55 – 11.00: Close
Who is this session for?
Suitable for all healthcare professionals working with patients with pancreatic cancer.
What can I expect to learn from this session?
Increase your knowledge, understanding and confidence of assessing and managing common symptoms in pancreatic cancer including pain, fatigue, nausea and constipation.
Effective communications, Tuesday 12th October, 2 - 5pm
This session explored the key principles of effective communications and considered how these apply to practice with pancreatic cancer patients. From breaking bad news and having difficult conversations to checking understanding and building rapport with your patients in the current climate. This session was delivered by Accredited Counsellor, Jonathan Hartley and our Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurses.
Who is this session for?
Suitable for all healthcare professionals working with patients with pancreatic cancer. The session is particularly relevant for roles responsible for breaking bad news and having difficult conversations, including (but not limited to):
- Oncologists
- Surgeons
- GPs
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Palliative care nurses and consultants
What can I expect to learn from this session?
- Understand the principles of effective communications and how these apply to your own practice
- Enhance your existing communication skills
- Grow your confidence and build your skills in having difficult conversations with patients and their loved ones
- Get tips for building rapport with your patients
Our speaker: Jonathan Hartley
Jonathan is a registered BACP accredited counsellor, consultant, clinical supervisor and trainer. He has worked for over 25 years in psychosocial support for patients and family facing life-threatening illness and supporting health and care professionals working in the same field.
Emotional support, Tuesday 19th October, 9am - 12pm
Join this session to explore how you can provide emotional support to your pancreatic cancer patients, while looking after yourself. The session will look at: the emotional implications of a pancreatic cancer diagnosis; listening and supportive skills to empower your patients; depression in pancreatic cancer; knowing when and how to direct your patients to expert support; harnessing resilience in patients, their loved ones and yourself; and self-care.
This session will be delivered by the Psycho-oncology Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust: Dr Alex King, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dr Caroline Johnson, Macmillan Clinical Psychologist, Dr Padraig Cotter, Macmillan Clinical Psychologist, Dr Anneka Holden, Macmillan Clinical Psychologist and Sarah Noakes, Counselling Psychologist in Training.
Who is this session for?
Suitable for all healthcare professionals working with patients with pancreatic cancer. The session is particularly relevant for:
- Oncologists
- Surgeons
- GPs
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Palliative care nurses and consultants
What can I expect to learn from this session?
- Increase your understanding of the impact of a pancreatic cancer diagnosis
- Enhance your listening and supportive skills
- Grow your confidence in emotionally supporting your patients
- Be able to recognise when to refer your patient to further support and how to do this
- Get tips on how to look after yourself and your colleagues
End of life care, Tuesday 26th October, 3 - 5pm
Sadly, around 9,000 people die from pancreatic cancer every year in the UK. In this session, Dr James Davies, Consultant in Palliative Medicine at City Hospice Cardiff covered key areas of end of life care to ensure patients with pancreatic cancer receive the best support and care they need at this time. He discussed advanced care planning, practical and emotional support, nutritional management, communications, recognising symptoms of end of life, symptom control and preparing for end of life.
Who is this session for?
Suitable for all healthcare professionals working with patients with pancreatic cancer. The session is particularly relevant for roles working closely with pancreatic cancer patients in the later stage of their pathway including but not limited to:
- Palliative care nurses
- Community nurses
- GPs
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
What can I expect to learn from this session?
- Awareness of the key elements of Advanced Care Planning
- The practical and emotional support to offer patients at this time
- What nutritional support is required
- Understanding of the importance of and how to communicate clearly with patients and their loved ones
- How to recognise the symptoms when a patient is reaching the end of their life
- Tips to effectively support patients with symptom control
Models of practice in ESC, Thursday 28th October, 9 - 10.30am
In this session we heard about different models of enhanced supportive care from across the UK and how these are influencing practice and patient experience. We were joined by:
- Dr Jo Bowden, Consultant in Palliative Medicine at NHS Fife on their Best Supportive Care pilot
- Sinead Benson, Palliative Care CNS at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Liverpool, on their ESC service
- Gilly Barringer, ESC CNS and Anne Munton, Lead ESC CNS at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, on their ESC service
Who is this session for?
Suitable for all healthcare professionals working with patients with pancreatic cancer interested in hearing about enhanced supportive care models. This session is also relevant for Cancer Alliances and local health bodies.
What can I expect to learn from this session?
- Understand different models for supportive care delivery
- Inform your own practice and get top tips by hearing what your peers are doing across the UK
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
FAQs
What platform will the sessions be hosted on?
The events will be held on Zoom Webinar. After you book, you will receive an email via Zoom with the joining details. You can join on a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone – any device with an internet connection.
If you don’t have access to the internet, you can also dial in from a standard telephone.
Will I receive a certificate of attendance?
Everyone who joins the sessions live on the day will get access to their certificate of attendance upon filling in the feedback form. Certificates are only available to live attendees.
Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes. After each event, we will email all registrants with a link to the recording and presentation slides. So if you’re unable to join the live session, you will be able to catch up at a later date. For the best experience, we recommend joining live.
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