Experiences and needs of patients facing incurable cancer and their relatives with informal care in psychosocial supporting centres in the Netherlands: A qualitative study

IPSO centers play a crucial role in supporting people facing incurable cancer. To best meet their needs, it is essential to facilitate peer contact by organizing special peer groups or by introducing those facing incurable cancer to each other in another way. It is important to take into account accessibility. Further research should focus on individuals who need IPSO's informal care but are not able to benefit from it due to their burden of disease.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-01-02
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0339703
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Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
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Abstract

IPSO centers play a crucial role in supporting people facing incurable cancer. To best meet their needs, it is essential to facilitate peer contact by organizing special peer groups or by introducing those facing incurable cancer to each other in another way. It is important to take into account accessibility. Further research should focus on individuals who need IPSO's informal care but are not able to benefit from it due to their burden of disease.

PLoS ONEVol. 21(1)
Flevoziekenhuis (NL), Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (NL), Agora (NL), Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (NL)
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