Needs of cancer patients treated in rural and urban cancer departments

Angelina Mercuri, Susannah Kallady

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Abstract

Literature indicates that cancer patients experience high levels of unmet needs, particularly in relation to health information, psychological requirements and physical and daily living needs. It suggests that the needs of patients living in rural areas are likely to be higher than those of urban patients due to geographical factors and health service accessibility issues. This paper will explore the needs of cancer patients with particular focus on the impact of location (rural vs. urban), present the basis of these needs and identify strategies that address the needs expressed, by reviewing current literature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)21-25
Number of pages5
JournalThe Radiographer
Volume52
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • cancer
  • needs
  • rural
  • strategies
  • urban

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