Factors associated with healthcare utilisation during first year after cancer diagnose-a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Improved cancer treatments and models of care (such as early palliative care) has developed during recent years. Aspects of healthcare utilisation-unplanned care have been used for evaluation of coordination and quality. The aim was to explore factors associated with cancer healthcare utilisation, during the first year after a cancer diagnosis.

Methods

Population-based registry and patient-reported data, (The European Organisation of Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), QLQ- C30 questionnaire and study-specific questions) were collected. Descriptive statistics and multivariate regression models were performed.

Results

The sample consists of 1718 patients (haematological, gynaecological, upper gastrointestinal and head and neck cancers). Living alone we

SUBMITTER: Ullgren H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8047913 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature