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[Supportive care in oncology: definition, organization, limits].
Florian Scotté1, Mathilde Chastenet1, Pauline Leroy1
1Département d'oncologie médicale et soins de support, hôpital Foch, Suresnes, France.
La Revue Du Praticien
|April 16, 2019
Summary
Supportive care in oncology coordinates multidisciplinary health teams in France, improving cancer patient quality of life. Future efforts focus on patient-reported outcomes for enhanced care involvement.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Healthcare Management
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Supportive care in oncology was introduced in France in the early 21st century.
- Its implementation was part of the first French national cancer plan.
- It involves coordinating healthcare professionals through multidisciplinary approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define supportive care in oncology.
- To outline its organizational structure and limitations.
- To discuss future directions in quality of care.
Main Methods:
- Coordination of health caregivers.
- Multidisciplinarity in care delivery.
- Organization through cross-disciplinary meetings and dedicated programs (inpatient units, home care).
Main Results:
- Supportive care represents a coordinated, multidisciplinary effort in French oncology.
- Organizational structures include cross-disciplinary meetings and specialized care units.
- Patient-reported outcomes are identified as a key area for future quality improvement.
Conclusions:
- Supportive care in oncology is established in France as a coordinated, multidisciplinary model.
- Its organization relies on structured meetings and specific care programs.
- Integrating patient-reported outcomes is crucial for advancing the quality of oncology care.
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