SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
Scope & Guideline
Bridging research and practice for better patient outcomes.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Symptom Management and Palliative Care:
Research addressing the management of symptoms such as pain, fatigue, nausea, and psychological distress in cancer patients, focusing on both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. - Quality of Life Assessments:
Studies that evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in cancer patients, including the impact of various treatments and supportive care interventions on patients' physical and emotional well-being. - Caregiver Support and Burden:
Research exploring the experiences, needs, and challenges faced by caregivers of cancer patients, highlighting the importance of their well-being and the support systems available to them. - Nutritional Support and Rehabilitation:
Investigation into the role of nutrition and rehabilitation strategies in enhancing recovery and quality of life for cancer patients, particularly during and after treatment. - Psychosocial Interventions:
Studies examining the effectiveness of psychological and social support interventions aimed at improving mental health outcomes for cancer patients and their families. - Integrative and Complementary Therapies:
Research into the use of complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, mindfulness, and exercise, alongside conventional treatments to enhance patient outcomes. - Health Disparities and Accessibility:
Exploration of disparities in cancer care access, treatment, and outcomes among diverse populations, emphasizing the need for equitable supportive care.
Trending and Emerging
- Telehealth and Remote Care:
The increase in publications focusing on telehealth interventions and remote patient monitoring reflects the growing need for accessible cancer care solutions, especially highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. - Patient-Reported Outcomes:
There is a significant trend towards utilizing patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in research, emphasizing the importance of capturing patients' perspectives on their symptoms and quality of life. - Multidisciplinary Approaches:
Research advocating for multidisciplinary care models that integrate various health professionals to address the complex needs of cancer patients is gaining traction. - Focus on Mental Health:
An emerging emphasis on mental health interventions, including psychological support and coping strategies, indicates a recognition of the psychological burden of cancer. - Health Equity and Disparities:
Growing attention to health disparities and the need for equitable access to cancer care services reflects an increasing awareness of social determinants of health in cancer outcomes. - Physical Activity and Rehabilitation:
A surge in studies examining the role of exercise and rehabilitation in cancer recovery highlights a trend towards promoting physical activity as a core component of supportive care. - Nutrition and Cancer Survivorship:
Research exploring the impact of nutrition on cancer survivorship and recovery is trending, with a focus on tailored dietary interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pharmacological Interventions:
There seems to be a waning emphasis on traditional pharmacological approaches to symptom management, as newer studies increasingly explore integrative and complementary therapies. - Inpatient Care Models:
Research related to inpatient care settings and management has seen a decline, with more focus shifting towards outpatient and home-based supportive care interventions. - Generic Cancer Care Models:
The journal is moving away from generic models of cancer care towards more personalized and patient-centered approaches, which may reflect ongoing trends in oncology. - Static Quality of Life Measures:
There is less emphasis on static measures of quality of life, with a growing interest in dynamic and longitudinal assessments that capture changes over time. - Single-Center Studies:
The prevalence of single-center studies is declining, with a preference for multicenter and collaborative research efforts that enhance the generalizability of findings.
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