A Comprehensive Perspective on Educational and Economic Barriers for Utilization of Palliative Radiation Therapy in Hospice: A Narrative Review. Journal Abstract

A Comprehensive Perspective on Educational and Economic Barriers for Utilization of Palliative Radiation Therapy in Hospice: A Narrative Review.

Publication Date: 2024 Oct

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Authors

Sarah J Hendee; Kareem Fakhoury; Sana D Karam

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

Despite the agreed-on efficacy and benefits of palliative radiation therapy (PRT) to alleviate end-of-life complications related to cancer progression, PRT remains an underused treatment in the hospice-care setting. Common barriers for hospice patient use of PRT include educational and economic limitations. This paper discussed these barriers and ways to eliminate them based on previously published interventions.

Source

Advances in radiation oncology

Pub Types(s)

Journal Article

Language

English

PubMed ID

39309705