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Comment
. 2022 Sep;19(9):569-570.
doi: 10.1038/s41571-022-00653-x.

Improving outcomes demands patient-centred interventions and equitable delivery

Gabrielle B Rocque  1   2   3 , Abby R Rosenberg  4   5   6
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Improving outcomes demands patient-centred interventions and equitable delivery

Gabrielle B Rocque et al. Nat Rev Clin Oncol. 2022 Sep.

Abstract

A recent study not only confirms mounting evidence that technology-facilitated symptom monitoring improves care and should be considered for all patients with cancer, but also suggests that patient navigators can help to deliver such interventions. Herein we discuss how such an approach can minimize disparities and maximize access to culturally appropriate patient-centred care.

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Conflict of interest statement

G.B.R. has received grants for unrelated work from Genentech and Pfizer, also is a consultant for Flatiron Health, Gilead and Pfizer, and receives travel support from Gilead. A.R.R. declares no competing interests.

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