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Novel approaches to support breast cancer survivorship care models.

Authors :
Gast KC
Allen SV
Ruddy KJ
Haddad TC
Source :
Breast (Edinburgh, Scotland) [Breast] 2017 Dec; Vol. 36, pp. 1-13. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Aug 29.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The delivery of cancer survivorship care has been increasingly recognized as an area of healthcare in need of improvement. Several survivorship care models have previously been described in the literature. Yet, there is growing evidence that current models are both unsustainable for the future and fail to meet the diverse needs of cancer survivors. As a result, there has been an emphasis on developing innovative models of survivorship care that are accessible to patients and improve outcomes. Proposed solutions to address these concerns include enhanced collaboration and communication among care providers as well as incorporating the use of technology for survivorship care delivery. This article reviews existing models of survivorship care and describes future approaches to improve the care of breast cancer survivors.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1532-3080
Volume :
36
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Breast (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28843976
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.breast.2017.08.004