Abstract
Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer constitute a particular group of patients with unique features, whose needs during and after treatment are poorly met. A standardized model of care for them has yet to be established, as neither the pediatric nor the adult oncology systems seamlessly fit their needs. Regardless of the setting in which they are treated, their health care providers should be aware of the impact that the disease and its treatments have on these especially vulnerable patients. Simple ways of improving the AYA experience should be considered: reducing isolation through connections with peers, adapting the staff's approach to the emotional and developmental needs of this age group, and modifying the hospital environment making it more age appropriate. Commitment of national governments is valuable; building and sharing international experience will accelerate advances in clinical care, education, and research. Further progress in the care of AYA cancer patients is still needed to improve their outcomes.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 315-320 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Cancer Journal |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 28 2018 |
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Models of Care-There Is More Than One Way to Deliver. / Sironi, Giovanna; Barr, Ronald D; Ferrari, Andrea.
In: Cancer Journal, Vol. 24, No. 6, 28.11.2018, p. 315-320.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Models of Care-There Is More Than One Way to Deliver
AU - Sironi, Giovanna
AU - Barr, Ronald D
AU - Ferrari, Andrea
PY - 2018/11/28
Y1 - 2018/11/28
N2 - Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer constitute a particular group of patients with unique features, whose needs during and after treatment are poorly met. A standardized model of care for them has yet to be established, as neither the pediatric nor the adult oncology systems seamlessly fit their needs. Regardless of the setting in which they are treated, their health care providers should be aware of the impact that the disease and its treatments have on these especially vulnerable patients. Simple ways of improving the AYA experience should be considered: reducing isolation through connections with peers, adapting the staff's approach to the emotional and developmental needs of this age group, and modifying the hospital environment making it more age appropriate. Commitment of national governments is valuable; building and sharing international experience will accelerate advances in clinical care, education, and research. Further progress in the care of AYA cancer patients is still needed to improve their outcomes.
AB - Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer constitute a particular group of patients with unique features, whose needs during and after treatment are poorly met. A standardized model of care for them has yet to be established, as neither the pediatric nor the adult oncology systems seamlessly fit their needs. Regardless of the setting in which they are treated, their health care providers should be aware of the impact that the disease and its treatments have on these especially vulnerable patients. Simple ways of improving the AYA experience should be considered: reducing isolation through connections with peers, adapting the staff's approach to the emotional and developmental needs of this age group, and modifying the hospital environment making it more age appropriate. Commitment of national governments is valuable; building and sharing international experience will accelerate advances in clinical care, education, and research. Further progress in the care of AYA cancer patients is still needed to improve their outcomes.
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DO - 10.1097/PPO.0000000000000338
M3 - Article
C2 - 30480576
VL - 24
SP - 315
EP - 320
JO - Cancer journal (Sudbury, Mass.)
JF - Cancer journal (Sudbury, Mass.)
SN - 0765-7846
IS - 6
ER -