A Holistic Model of Care to Support Those Living with and beyond Cancer

Tamara Cadet; Cindy Davis; Jacinta T Elks; Patricia Wilson

doi:10.3390/healthcare4040088

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A Holistic Model of Care to Support Those Living with and beyond Cancer

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A Holistic Model of Care to Support Those Living with and beyond Cancer

Tamara Cadet, Cindy Davis, Jacinta T Elks and Patricia Wilson

Healthcare, Vol.4(4), pp.1-9

2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare4040088

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Abstract

Public Health and Health Services

Oncology and Carcinogenesis

cancer

survivorship

holistic care

model

Australia

Background: Globally, the burden of cancer continues to increase and it is well-documented that while not a homogeneous population, cancer patients and cancer survivors face many physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and financial issues. Cancer care is shifting from a disease-focused to a patient-centered approach resulting in an increased need to address these concerns. Methods: Utilizing a quality improvement approach, this paper describes an integrated cancer care model at Bloomhill Cancer Center (BCC) in Queensland, Australia that demonstrates the ability to meet the holistic needs of patients living with and beyond cancer and to identify opportunities for better practice and service provision. Results: Survey results indicate that 67% and 77% of respondents were very satisfied and 27% and 17% were satisfied with their first contact and very satisfied with their first meeting with a nurse at BCC. Clients also reported being very satisfied (46%) or satisfied (30%) with the emotional support they received at BCC and over 90% were very satisfied or satisfied with the touch therapies that the received. Conclusion: Due to the early success of the interventions provided by BCC, the model potentially offers other states and countries a framework for supportive cancer care provision for people living with and beyond cancer.

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Title: A Holistic Model of Care to Support Those Living with and beyond Cancer
Authors: Tamara Cadet (Author) - Simons College, United States
Cindy Davis (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
Jacinta T Elks (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Patricia Wilson (Author) - Bloomhill Cancer Care
Publication details: Healthcare, Vol.4(4), pp.1-9
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date published: 2016
DOI: 10.3390/healthcare4040088
ISSN: 2227-9032
Copyright note: Copyright © 2016 The Author. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. (CC BY 4.0).
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Thompson Institute; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450803402621
Output Type: Journal article

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