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Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
Published on: September 30, 2020
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Summary
This study explores the hospitalization of a homeless cancer patient seeking hospice care and a secure environment. It highlights the critical need for safe spaces for vulnerable populations during medical treatment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sociology
- Oncology
- Social Work
Background:
- Homelessness presents significant barriers to accessing and completing cancer treatment.
- The healthcare needs of individuals experiencing homelessness are often complex and unmet.
- Hospitalization for cancer exacerbates the challenges faced by homeless patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the hospitalization experience of a homeless man diagnosed with cancer.
- To explore the patient's expressed needs for hospice care and a safe environment.
- To underscore the intersection of homelessness, cancer, and end-of-life care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative case study approach.
- Detailed recounting of a single patient's hospitalization narrative.
- Focus on patient's expressed desires and needs.
Main Results:
- The patient articulated a clear desire to enter a hospice program.
- The patient identified a critical need for a safe and stable living space.
- The hospitalization highlighted the challenges in providing holistic care to homeless cancer patients.
Conclusions:
- Ensuring access to hospice care for homeless cancer patients is crucial.
- The provision of safe spaces is a fundamental requirement for vulnerable patients.
- Integrated care models are needed to address the multifaceted needs of homeless individuals with cancer.
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