Exploring Palliative Care Needs Among Patients With Cancer and Non-Cancer Serious Chronic Diseases: A Comparison Study.

Malek K AlnajarMuhammad DarawadWejdan KhaterRashed AlshahwanSultan MoslehBasema NofalMaysoon S Abdalrahim

Published in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2024)

The study highlights the universal demand for comprehensive PC for patients with both cancer and non-cancer chronic diseases. The findings underscore the need for enhanced PC provision, especially for patients with multiple comorbidities. Further research is needed to comprehensively address psychological, social, and spiritual problems in both patient groups.

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