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- Title
Supportive care services in New Brunswick, Canada: An environmental scan.
- Authors
Schwarz, Charlotte; Luke, Alison; Ashfield, Lauren Renée; Easley, Julie; McIntosh-Lawrence, Stephanie; Beaulieu, Danie; Doucet, Shelley
- Abstract
Cancer diagnosis and treatment often have significant physical and psychological implications for both the survivor and their family/ caregivers. Necessary services extend beyond medical treatment and include a variety of supportive care services (SCS) that address individuals' physical, social, educational, and emotional needs. This study seeks to map the SCS available in the province of New Brunswick (NB), Canada, for cancer survivors, their families, and their caregivers. An environmental scan was conducted to assess current SCS available in NB. While some SCS exist in NB, they are not always easily accessible or identifiable, and gaps in services were prevalent. In particular, a gap in services was found for individuals who are no longer actively receiving cancer treatment, as well as for family members and caregivers.
- Subjects
NEW Brunswick; FAMILIES &; psychology; TUMOR treatment; HEALTH services accessibility; COMMUNITY health services; LANGUAGE &; languages; HEALTH policy; SOCIAL services; MEDICAL care; SERVICES for caregivers; PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation; DECISION making; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; PATIENT-centered care; METROPOLITAN areas; RURAL conditions; SOCIAL support; CANCER patient psychology; FAMILY support; PSYCHOLOGY of caregivers; QUALITY assurance; MEDICAL needs assessment; CANCER patient rehabilitation
- Publication
Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal, 2024, Vol 34, Issue 2, p215
- ISSN
1181-912X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5737/23688076342215