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View article: Preparing for home death in rural areas - the experience of family caregivers providing palliative cancer care
Preparing for home death in rural areas - the experience of family caregivers providing palliative cancer care Open
Palliative care policies worldwide support people's wishes to spend their final days at home with family caregivers playing a vital role. In Norway, 16% of the population lives in rural areas where palliative end-of-life care is especially…
View article: Exploring the barriers to diagnosing malnutrition in patients with cancer: A study on oncologists' perspectives
Exploring the barriers to diagnosing malnutrition in patients with cancer: A study on oncologists' perspectives Open
Background and aim\nPatients with cancer are at high risk of malnutrition, yet relevant ICD-10 codes for malnutrition are underutilized in cancer clinics. Understanding oncologists' perspectives is crucial for optimizing malnutrition diagn…
View article: Ambivalent and heavy burdened wanderers on a road less travelled: A meta- ethnography on end-of-life care experiences in rural areas
Ambivalent and heavy burdened wanderers on a road less travelled: A meta- ethnography on end-of-life care experiences in rural areas Open
Background: As the population ages, more people will be diagnosed with cancer, and they will live longer due to receiving better treatment and optimized palliative care. Family members will be expected to take on more responsibilities rela…
View article: The feeling of being home when nearing end-of-life—the example of Norway: A discussion paper
The feeling of being home when nearing end-of-life—the example of Norway: A discussion paper Open
Home is regarded as an important and safe place to be when nearing the end of life. However, for some, the home may be a place where people feel anxious and alone. The aim of this discussion paper is to reflect on the contextual and theore…
View article: Evaluating a centralised cancer support centre in the remote region of Northern Norway
Evaluating a centralised cancer support centre in the remote region of Northern Norway Open
The cancer support centre was highly valued by patients and their relatives for meeting peers. The centre was most frequently visited by and most popular among women and those self-reporting strong social networks. Access to oncology docto…
View article: Adapting and Going the Extra Mile
Adapting and Going the Extra Mile Open
Background Despite significant developments in palliative care in recent decades, we still find important differences in access to and delivery of care in rural Norway. Objective The aim of this study was to explore what healthcare profess…