Experiences of healthcare professionals with support for mesothelioma patients and their relatives: Identified gaps and improvements for care.
Anne-Roos FrissenSjaak BurgersJan Maarten van der ZwanNatasja RaijmakersAnne ArberPeter KunstJoachim AertsSaskia F A DuijtsPublished in: European journal of cancer care (2021)
Our study showed that psychosocial support and palliative care for patients with mesothelioma could be improved. A more fluent transition between primary and secondary cancer care and early integration of psychosocial support and palliative care is advised. Lastly, more attention is needed for psychosocial and palliative care in the basic medical training of healthcare professionals.