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[Well-being center in CHU of Liege : interest for oncological patients and their families].

Authors :
Paye A
Faymonville ME
Devos M
Source :
Revue medicale de Liege [Rev Med Liege] 2021 May; Vol. 76 (5-6), pp. 559-564.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Although conventional medicine has made considerable progress in the treatment of cancer, this disease remains a distressing experience for patients who may feel they are losing control of their live. In response to this need for autonomy over their therapeutic choices and their health, some patients turn to complementary and alternative medicine. Some oncology care centres therefore complete their offer of care by providing patients with a well-being centre where activities focusing on the well-being and comfort of the person are offered. In order to ensure that the needs of people are met, a survey was carried out among 82 patients attending the oncology day hospital and the radiotherapy department. The results enabled us to establish an action plan in line with the patients' wishes with a view to creating a well-being centre named OASIS, which will be located in the heart of the Arsène Burny Cancer Institute at the CHU of Liège. The different activities organised around psycho/corporal and bodily/psychological axes are presented in this article.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0370-629X
Volume :
76
Issue :
5-6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revue medicale de Liege
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34080398