Underutilization of Palliative Care in Metastatic Foregut Cancer Patients Is Associated with Socioeconomic Disparities.

Michelle R JuSubhadeep PaulPatricio PolancoMathew AugustineJohn MansourSam WangMatthew R Porembka

Published in: Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (2020)

PC is a key component in improving quality of life among MFC patients. Despite slight increases in PC rates over time, PC remains drastically underutilized. Significant racial and socioeconomic disparities in patterns of PC delivery exist. Further studies are needed to understand these disparities in order to identify key targets for interventions aimed at improving equity.

Keyphrases

palliative care
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
squamous cell carcinoma
small cell lung cancer
affordable care act
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
advanced cancer
patient reported outcomes
public health