The needs of patients with advanced, incurable cancer

The needs of patients with advanced, incurable cancer

Background: Limited research has investigated the specific needs of patients with advanced incurable cancer. The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of perceived needs among this population. Methods: Medical specialists from two regions in New South Wales, Australia, identified patients...

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of cancer 2009-09, Vol.101 (5), p.759-764
Hauptverfasser: Rainbird, K, Perkins, J, Sanson-Fisher, R, Rolfe, I, Anseline, P
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Cancer Research
Clinical Study
Disease Progression
Drug Resistance
Epidemiology
Female
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Molecular Medicine
Needs Assessment - statistics & numerical data
Neoplasm Staging
Neoplasms - pathology
Neoplasms - psychology
New South Wales
Oncology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Terminal Care - psychology
Tumors
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Zusammenfassung:Background: Limited research has investigated the specific needs of patients with advanced incurable cancer. The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of perceived needs among this population. Methods: Medical specialists from two regions in New South Wales, Australia, identified patients with advanced, incurable cancer, who were estimated to have a life expectancy of
ISSN:0007-0920
1532-1827
DOI:10.1038/sj.bjc.6605235