International Collaboration on Palliative Care Development Between ASCO and the Land of Hornbills
oleh: Yin Yee Wong, Aaron Zi Jian Chiew, Vanessa Eaton, Frank D. Ferris, Megan Kremzier, Boon Leong Lim, Winnie Hui Yee Ling, Asri Said, Vanessa Sarchet, Tung Hui Tiong, Pei Jye Voon, Yoke Ling Choo
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| Diterbitkan: | American Society of Clinical Oncology 2023-06-01 |
Deskripsi
PURPOSEPalliative care in Sarawak is mainly provided by health care professionals with limited formal training in palliative care. Therefore, in 2020, collaborative work between Sarawak General Hospital, University Malaysia Sarawak, and ASCO began. This study reports on the outcome of this collaboration.METHODSThe collaboration was initiated with the first ASCO Palliative Care e-course, Train the Trainer program, International Development and Education Award—Palliative Care and translation of ASCO Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Curriculum resources.RESULTSThis collaboration has resulted in the change of practice of palliative care among the oncology team of Sarawak General Hospital.CONCLUSIONIt encourages more timely palliative care referrals to ensure that patients with complex physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs have the necessary input and support from the palliative care team throughout the course of patients’ illnesses.