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ArticleJournal of hospice and palliative care2021

Community Care for Cancer Patients in Rural Areas: An Integrated Regional Cancer Center and Public Health Center Partnership Model.

Jung Hun Kang, Chang Yoon Jung, Ki-Soo Park, Jung Sik Huh, Sung Yong Oh, Jung Hye Kwon

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Article in Journal of hospice and palliative care, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Supportive oncology development in a major metropolitan area: regional services.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Jung Hun KangDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5013-2683
Chang Yoon JungNational Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7750-4213
Ki-Soo ParkDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5571-3639
Jung Sik HuhDepartment of Urology, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2767-4390
Sung Yong OhDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8321-4113
Jung Hye KwonDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5965-3204
Gyeongsang National University · KRChungnam National University · KRDong-A University · KRJeju National University · KR

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: The accessibility of medical facilities for cancer patients affects both their comfort and survival. Patients in rural areas have a higher socioeconomic burden and are more vulnerable to emergency situations than urban dwellers. This study examined the feasibility and effectiveness of a cancer care model integrating a regional cancer center (RCC) and public health center (PHC). Methods: This study analyzed the construction of a safety care network for cancer patients that integrated an RCC and PHC. Two public health institutions (an RCC in Gyeongnam and a PHC in Geochang County) collaborated on the development of the community care model. The study lasted 13 months beginning in February 2019 to February 2020. Results: The RCC developed the protocol for evaluating and measuring 27 cancer-related symptoms, conducted education for PHC nurses, and administered case counseling. The staff at the PHC registered, evaluated, and routinely monitored patients through home visits. A smartphone application and regular video conferences were incorporated to facilitate mutual communication. In total, 177 patients (mean age 70.9 years; men 59%) were enrolled from February 2019 to February 2020. Patients' greatest unmet need was the presence of a nearby cancer treatment hospital (83%). In total, 28 (33%) and 44 (52%) participants answered that the care model was very helpful or helpful, respectively. Conclusion: We confirmed that a combined RCC-PHC program for cancer patients in rural areas is feasible and can bring satisfaction to patients as a safety care network. This program could mitigate health inequalities caused by accessibility issues.

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Cancer care facilitiesCommunity networksDistance counselingHome care serviceRural health servicesTelemedicine

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PMID37674641
PMCPMC10180073
OpenAlexW4200074065

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