Exploring Misconceptions of Palliative Care Among Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatocellular carcinoma is a burdensome form of liver cancer with an increasing global prevalence. Emerging evidence has shown that early palliative care introduction at diagnosis of any life-limiting illness improves patient and carer outcomes. Despite this, patients with hepatocellular carcinoma usually receive palliative care late. These patients are important stakeholders in the provision of palliative care, but their perceived barriers regarding its delivery are poorly defined.

Aim

This pilot study aimed to identify the barriers perceived by patients to integrating palliative care into the hepatocellular carcinoma treatment algorithm.

Design

Patients living with hepatocellular carcinoma undertook semi-structured interviews about their perceptio

SUBMITTER: Abasseri M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11894838 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature