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The palliative care needs and experiences of people with advanced head and neck cancer: A scoping review.

Catriona Rachel MaylandQiaoling Marilyn HoHannah C DoughtySimon N RogersPrithvi PeddintiPraytush ChadaStephen MasonMatthew CooperPaola Dey
Published in: Palliative medicine (2020)
This scoping review demonstrates the complexity of care for people with advanced head and neck cancer and the issues related to the current healthcare systems. Focus on appropriate referral criteria, increased integration and coordination of care and robust evaluation of specific care components seems key. Linkage between research and service design delivery across teams, disciplines and care settings seems pertinent.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • palliative care
  • quality improvement
  • advanced cancer
  • affordable care act
  • mental health
  • primary care
  • pain management
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