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Quality of life of cancer patients at palliative care units in developing countries: systematic review of the published literature.

Dwi GayatriLjupcho EfremovEva Johanna KantelhardtRafael T Mikolajczyk
Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2020)
Various factors affect QOL among cancer patients in PC. Patients valued the use of CAMs; however, the quality and safety aspects should be properly addressed. Important factors that influenced the QOL score were social and spiritual support. While there is a general need to develop PC strategies further, recognizing patients' needs should be prioritized in national cancer programs.
Keyphrases
  • systematic review
  • end stage renal disease
  • palliative care
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • chronic kidney disease
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • advanced cancer
  • patient reported