Associations between health-related quality of life and subsequent need for specialized palliative care and hospital utilization in patients with gastrointestinal cancer-a prospective single-center cohort study.

Stine Gerhardt Kirstine Skov Benthien Suzanne Forsyth Herling Bonna Leerhøy Lene Jarlbaek Peter-Martin Krarup

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2024)

The study indicates a need for interventions in hospital departments to identify and manage the substantial symptom burden experienced by patients, provide palliative care, and ensure timely referral to SPC.

Keyphrases

palliative care
advanced cancer
end stage renal disease
healthcare
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
primary care
peritoneal dialysis
adverse drug
acute care
physical activity
emergency department
patient reported
squamous cell carcinoma