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. 2010 Nov;26(4):266-84.
doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2010.08.006.

Developing successful models of cancer palliative care services

Marie Bakitas  1 , Margaret Firer Bishop, Paula Caron, Lisa Stephens
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Developing successful models of cancer palliative care services

Marie Bakitas et al. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2010 Nov.

Abstract

Objectives: This article describes successful institutionally based programs for providing high-quality palliative care to persons with cancer and their family members. Challenges and opportunities for program development are also described.

Data sources: Published literature from 2000 to present describing concurrent oncology palliative care clinical trials, standards, and guidelines were reviewed.

Conclusion: Clinical trials have shown feasibility and positive outcomes and formed the basis for consensus guidelines that support concurrent oncology palliative care models.

Implications for nursing practice: Oncology nurses should advocate for all patients with advanced cancer and their families to have access to concurrent oncology palliative care from the time of diagnosis with a life-limiting cancer.

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A Model of Concurrent Oncology Palliative Care
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Integrated Concurrent Oncology Palliative Care Pathway
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