Palliative care considerations and practices for adolescents and young adults with cancer
Title
Palliative care considerations and practices for adolescents and young adults with cancer
Creator
Upshaw N C; Roche A; Gleditsch K; Connelly E; Wasilewski-Masker K; Brock K E
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Publisher
Pediatric Blood and Cancer
Date
2020
Subject
adolescents; cancer; oncology; young adults; pediatric palliative care; practice considerations
Description
The definition of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in oncology varies with upper limits up to age 39. Younger AYAs, ages 12-24 years, are often cared for within pediatrics. In caring for AYAs with cancer, there are unique considerations that become even more important to recognize, acknowledge, and address in AYAs with life-threatening cancer receiving palliative care. This review highlights important factors such as psychosocial development, cultural considerations, and support structure, which should be considered when providing palliative care to AYAs with cancer during the various stages of care: introduction of palliative care; symptom management; advanced care planning (ACP); end-of-life (EOL) care; and bereavement. Copyright © 2020 Wiley Periodicals LLC
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Oncology 2020 List
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Citation
Upshaw N C; Roche A; Gleditsch K; Connelly E; Wasilewski-Masker K; Brock K E, “Palliative care considerations and practices for adolescents and young adults with cancer,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed April 26, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/17407.