Retrospective analysis of palliative care as performed concurrently with cancer treatment
10.2512/jspm.10.922
- VernacularTitle:在宅緩和ケアと外来化学療法の併診体制の検討
- Author:
Takura Ochi
;
Hisashi Nakahashi
;
Shinzo Tsubota
;
Toru Sasaki
;
Naoki Nishikubo
;
Yoji Mori
;
Miyuki Yoshida
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
home palliative care;
cancer treatment
- From:Palliative Care Research
2015;10(1):922-925
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
Purpose:This study aims to clarify the current situation where palliative care is concurrently performed with cancer therapy, and its effectiveness. Methods:Medical charts of patients cared for at home between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013 were retrospectively investigated. Results:14 out of 192 home-care cancer patients were given chemotherapy. The palliative medication period was 192 days and chemotherapy lasted 89.8 days on average. From the beginning of home palliative care until death, patients received chemotherapy for almost half of this period. Consideration:By establishing trust between patients and caregivers, palliative care serves the patients needs well, even after cancer treatment is completed. Home palliative care is a significant part of the entire process.
