Psycho-oncological support for breast cancer patients: A brief overview of breast cancer services certification schemes and national health policies in Europe. (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Neamţiu, L.; Deandrea, S.; Pylkkänen, L.; Freeman, C.; López Alcalde, J.; Bramesfeld, A.; Saz-Parkinson, Z.; Ulutürk, A.; Lerda, D.
• Is Part Of: Breast. Volume 29(2016)
• Page Start: 178
• Page End: 180
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: Psycho-oncology -- Psychosocial support -- Psychological support -- Breast cancer -- National cancer plan -- Healthcare quality; OECI Accreditation and Designation Programme from Organisation of European Cancer Institutes -- BC breast cancer -- BCCSs breast cancer care certification schemes -- ECIBC European Commission Initiative on Breast Cancer -- EEA European Economic Area -- EPAAC European Partnership for Action Against Cancer -- ICCP International Cancer Control Partnership -- NCPs national cancer plans -- PO psycho-oncology -- QA quality assurance -- SANITAS Self-Assessment Network Initial Testing and Standards; Breast -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Breast -- Tumors -- Periodicals; Breast -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616
• DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2016.07.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0960-9776

Abstract

Abstract: Psycho-oncology addresses the psychological, social, behavioural, and ethical aspects of cancer. Identification and proper management of the patients' psychosocial needs, as well as the needs of their caregivers and family are essential for a person-centred concept of breast cancer care. The aim of this overview is to describe how psychosocial support in breast cancer is incorporated in cancer-related policy documents, such as national cancer plans and breast cancer care certification schemes. Highlights: PO should be an essential part of all NCPs and BC certification schemes. The requirements and indicators for PO in BC certification schemes should be uniform. Resource allocation and educational requirements for PO should be defined in NCPs.