Supportive care and healthcare service utilisation in older adults with a new cancer diagnosis: a population-based review.

Caroline MarianoKaylie WillemsmaSchroder SattarKristen R HaaseAlan BatesJohn Jose Nunez

Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2023)

Older adults, particularly those above 80 years, have low rates of supportive care service utilisation. Barriers to access must be explored, in addition to novel ways of holistic care delivery.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
quality improvement
physical activity
mental health
affordable care act
pain management
squamous cell carcinoma
young adults
chronic pain