Homcology: home chemotherapy delivery in a simultaneous care project for frail advanced cancer patients.

Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
C ChiniG Pinotti

Abstract

Homcology is a project that represents both an opportunity for patients who may benefit from chemotherapy so far, but present physical and social problems that prevent day-hospital access, and a model of "no-profit" contribution to the Public Health System. Our medical oncology department conducted the project from May 2014 to January 2019. We included frail patients (G-8 < 14), with advanced disease, treated with oral, subcutaneous, or parenteral biological agents, with limitations to day-hospital access, comorbidities, and at least 6-month life expectancy. A multidisciplinary team included three oncologists, four nurses, an anesthetist, a psychologist, and a physiotherapist. Satisfaction was evaluated with FAMCARE scale. A total of 188 patients (median age of 73 years, 38-87) were enrolled. Ninety percent of patients presented with metastatic disease and a median G-8 score of 8.8 (3-13.5). All of them received anticancer treatment and concomitant supportive care; 24 patients received two or more lines of treatment. The median duration of taking care was 175 days (7-1200). A median number of 254 (195-325) nursing and 164 (139-190) medical visits were performed a year, with an average of 1.9 and 1.2 visits a month per patient r...Continue Reading

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