Health care utilization among patients with oesophageal and gastric cancer: the impact of initial treatment strategy and assignment of a contact nurse

Health care utilization among patients with oesophageal and gastric cancer: the impact of initial treatment strategy and assignment of a contact nurse

Abstract Background Patients diagnosed with oesophageal and gastric cancer face a poor prognosis and numerous challenges of symptom management, lifestyle adjustments and complex treatment regimens. The multifaceted care needs and rapid disease progression reinforce the need for proactive and coheren...

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Main Authors:	Karin Dalhammar, Marlene Malmström, Magnus Sandberg, Dan Falkenback, Jimmie Kristensson
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2021-09-01
Series:	BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:	Health care utilization Treatment strategy Oesophageal cancer Gastric cancer Palliative care Contact nurse
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-07042-7

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