کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2676388 | 1141856 | 2016 | 10 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
ObjectivesTo consider current trends and future strategies that will bring about change in cancer care delivery for vulnerable populations.Data SourcesInstitute of Medicine reports, literature review, clinical practice observations and experiences.ConclusionVulnerable populations are older adults, both minorities and the underserved, children, and individuals at end of life. These groups pose unique challenges that require health system changes and innovative nursing models to assure access to patient-centered care in the future.Implications for Nursing PracticeIn the future, attention to the needs of vulnerable populations, the growing aging cancer population and the improved outcomes in the pediatric and adolescent cancer population will all require new nursing services and models of care. System changes where nursing roles are critical to support the transition to earlier palliative care are projected.
Journal: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - Volume 32, Issue 2, May 2016, Pages 144–153