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Palliative care in adolescents.

R George1, Sue Hutton

  • 1Department of Oncology, University College London Hospitals Trust & The Palliative Care Centre, Camden Primary Care Trust, 1st Floor Wolfson Building, 48 Riding House St, London W1N 8AA, UK. rob@palliativecare.org.uk

European Journal of Cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)
|December 4, 2003
PubMed
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Specialist palliative care (SPC) for adolescents with cancer is emerging. It focuses on psychosocial support for patients and families navigating end-of-life transitions and complex treatment decisions, rather than just symptom management.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Palliative Care
  • Adolescent Medicine

Background:

  • Specialist palliative care (SPC) for adolescents with cancer is a developing field.
  • The primary challenges involve psychosocial support, not just symptom control.
  • Adolescents face unique difficulties, including confronting an unfulfilled adulthood and the burden of intensive treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the underlying principles of SPC for adolescents with cancer.
  • To describe a model of care developed at a specialist adolescent cancer centre.
  • To address the complex psychosocial needs of this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Exploration of underlying principles in adolescent palliative care.
  • Description of a specialist centre's model of care for adolescent oncology patients.

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  • Qualitative insights into patient and family experiences.

    • Main Results:

    • SPC for adolescents requires a nuanced approach beyond symptom management.
    • Care models must address the psychosocial impact of transitioning to adulthood and facing a shortened future.
    • The specialist centre has developed a tailored model to support these complex needs.

    Conclusions:

    • Adolescent palliative care necessitates a focus on psychosocial well-being and life completion.
    • Specialist centres can provide essential support for adolescents with cancer and their families.
    • Further development of integrated care models is crucial for this population.