Health practices in Europe towards families of older patients with cancer: a scoping review
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Health practices in Europe towards families of older patients with cancer : a scoping review. / Konradsen, Hanne; Brødsgaard, Anne; Østergaard, Birte; Svavarsdóttir, Erla; Dieperink, Karin B.; Imhof, Lorenz; Luttik, Marie Louise; Mahrer-Imhof, Romy; García-Vivar, Cristina.
I: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, Bind 35, Nr. 2, 2021, s. 375-389.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Review › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - Health practices in Europe towards families of older patients with cancer
T2 - a scoping review
AU - Konradsen, Hanne
AU - Brødsgaard, Anne
AU - Østergaard, Birte
AU - Svavarsdóttir, Erla
AU - Dieperink, Karin B.
AU - Imhof, Lorenz
AU - Luttik, Marie Louise
AU - Mahrer-Imhof, Romy
AU - García-Vivar, Cristina
PY - 2021
Y1 - 2021
N2 - Introduction: In Europe, cancer is one of the predominant causes of mortality and morbidity among older people aged over 65. A diagnosis of cancer can imply a negative impact on the quality of life of the older patients and their families. Despite research examining the impact of cancer on the family, it is unclear what kind of information is available about the types of clinical practice towards older patients with cancer and their families. The aim is to determine the extent, range and variety of research in Europe describing health practices towards families of older patients with cancer and to identify any existing gaps in knowledge. Methods: Scoping review. Results: A total of 12 articles were included, showing that family interventions are generally based on end-of-life care. Most studies used a qualitative approach and involved different types of family member as participants. Most studies were conducted in the UK. Conclusions: Review findings revealed limited knowledge about health practices in Europe towards families with an older patient with cancer. This review indicates a need to increase family-focused research that examines health practices that meet the needs of families of older patients with cancer. Seeing cancer as a chronic disease, there is an urgent need for the implementation of family-focused interventions.
AB - Introduction: In Europe, cancer is one of the predominant causes of mortality and morbidity among older people aged over 65. A diagnosis of cancer can imply a negative impact on the quality of life of the older patients and their families. Despite research examining the impact of cancer on the family, it is unclear what kind of information is available about the types of clinical practice towards older patients with cancer and their families. The aim is to determine the extent, range and variety of research in Europe describing health practices towards families of older patients with cancer and to identify any existing gaps in knowledge. Methods: Scoping review. Results: A total of 12 articles were included, showing that family interventions are generally based on end-of-life care. Most studies used a qualitative approach and involved different types of family member as participants. Most studies were conducted in the UK. Conclusions: Review findings revealed limited knowledge about health practices in Europe towards families with an older patient with cancer. This review indicates a need to increase family-focused research that examines health practices that meet the needs of families of older patients with cancer. Seeing cancer as a chronic disease, there is an urgent need for the implementation of family-focused interventions.
KW - ageing
KW - cancer
KW - Europe
KW - professional practices
KW - review
U2 - 10.1111/scs.12855
DO - 10.1111/scs.12855
M3 - Review
C2 - 32291782
AN - SCOPUS:85083398724
VL - 35
SP - 375
EP - 389
JO - Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
JF - Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
SN - 0283-9318
IS - 2
ER -
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