Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care

  • 제24권4호
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  • Pages.226-234
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  • 2021
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  • 2765-3072(pISSN)
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  • 2765-3080(eISSN)
한국호스피스완화의료학회 (Korean Society for Hospice and Palliative Care)
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Community Care for Cancer Patients in Rural Areas: An Integrated Regional Cancer Center and Public Health Center Partnership Model

  • Kang, Jung Hun (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Jung, Chang Yoon (National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Park, Ki-Soo (Department of Preventive Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Huh, Jung Sik (Department of Urology, Jeju National University) ;
  • Oh, Sung Yong (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Dong-A University) ;
  • Kwon, Jung Hye (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University)
  • 투고 : 2021.06.05
  • 심사 : 2021.09.22
  • 발행 : 2021.12.01
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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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The authors greatly appreciate officials from the Geochang Public Health Center, especially nurse Yu Jin Lim and Dr. Jun Choi from the Geochang Red Cross Hospital for their active participation in the project.

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