dc.contributor.author | Venter, Mariska | |
dc.contributor.author | Venter, Chris | |
dc.contributor.author | Botha, Karel | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2014-09-23T08:17:21Z | |
dc.date.available | 2014-09-23T08:17:21Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2012 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Venter, M. et al. 2012. Cancer treatment in South Africa: a narrative literature review. Journal of psychology in Africa, 22(3):459-466. [http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rpia20#.VB_0wBbAHlU] | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 1433-0237 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1815-5626 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10394/11431 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2012.10820555 | |
dc.description.abstract | Due to the advances in cancer treatment, there are a growing number of cancer survivors. Finishing treatment rarely indicates the end of the cancer experience. As a result, cancer management has shifted from an acute care model to one that focuses on chronic care issues with a wellness component. This article explores cancer survivorship and management in the South African context, including (a) aspects of care/treatment in urban and rural areas and in the public and private health care systems; (b) patient needs and psychological care; (c) communication and health care, and (d) the influence of religious beliefs on the cancer experience and treatment. Survivorship is recognized as a distinct phase in the cancer care continuum during which some patients may experience physical and psychological symptoms requiring observation, follow-up, and medical interventions. It is thus critical that chronic care models delivering long-term medical and psychosocial services be developed and utilized. Accessible and equitable screening programmes and individualised cancer care for patients from all socio-economic groups extending beyond the physical management of their disease is therefore something to be strived for. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | Taylor & Francis | en_US |
dc.subject | Cancer patients | en_US |
dc.subject | care/treatment | en_US |
dc.subject | urban | en_US |
dc.subject | rural | en_US |
dc.subject | public sector | en_US |
dc.subject | private sector | en_US |
dc.subject | South Africa | en_US |
dc.title | Cancer treatment in South Africa: a narrative literature review | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dc.contributor.researchID | 10177841 - Venter, Christiaan Adriaan | |
dc.contributor.researchID | 10067973 - Botha, Karel Frederick Hendrik | |