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Maiken Langhoff Kidholm¹, Niels Christian Hvidt¹, Karin Brochstedt Dieperink²

¹Forskningsenheden for Almen Praksis, Institut for Sundhedstjenesteforskning, Syddansk Universitet.

Ugeskrift for Laeger

|February 2, 2024

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Supportive care is crucial for elderly cancer patients and their caregivers, enhancing quality of life through holistic, interdisciplinary approaches. This ensures better patient outcomes and a smoother treatment journey.

Area of Science:

Geriatric Oncology
Palliative Care
Quality of Life Research

Background:

Elderly cancer patients face unique challenges impacting their quality of life.
Comprehensive supportive care is essential for managing cancer treatment complexities in older adults.
Caregiver well-being is intrinsically linked to patient outcomes in geriatric oncology.

Approach:

This review synthesizes current evidence on supportive care strategies for elderly cancer patients.
It emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach integrating physical, psychological, social, and spiritual support.
The role of patient-reported outcomes and family involvement in care planning is examined.

Key Points:

Holistic supportive care addresses the multifaceted needs of older cancer patients.

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Patient-reported outcomes provide valuable insights for personalized care plans.

Family involvement and interdisciplinary collaboration are vital for effective support.

Addressing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects improves patient well-being.

Conclusions:

Optimizing supportive care enhances the quality of life for elderly cancer patients.
Interdisciplinary teamwork is fundamental for successful geriatric oncology care.
Integrating patient and family perspectives leads to more effective and compassionate cancer care.