Enhancing Quality of Life for Cancer Patients Through Innovations in Palliative Care

Madhavan, Shukla, Srinath, Bhushan, Gupta and R

Health Leadership and Quality of Life, 2025, vol. 4, 607

Abstract: Cancer is still one of the main reasons people die around the world, and millions of people are dealing with both the sickness and the heavy physical, social, and mental effects that come with it. Survival rates for people with cancer have gone up thanks to progress in treatment, but the quality of life for many patients, especially those in the later stages of the disease, is still a major worry. Palliative care has become an important part of cancer treatment because it helps with all of a patient's complaints, makes them more comfortable, and supports their general health. This essay looks at new ideas in hospice care that are meant to improve the quality of life for cancer patients. It focuses on individual care models, new treatments, and improvements in collaborative care methods. Recent improvements in hospice care have made patient-centered care, which considers each person's tastes, cultural background, and unique needs, even more important. The most important thing that has changed hospice care is the use of technology, especially telemedicine, mobile health apps, and artificial intelligence. These tools make it easier to keep an eye on patients' conditions all the time, talk to their doctors in real time, and handle their care more efficiently. They also allow for individual care plans that adapt to the changing needs of cancer patients. An important part of hospice care is pain management, which has also come a long way. New drug choices, like focused treatments and less invasive delivery methods, have helped to improve pain control. Adding alternative therapies like acupuncture, massage therapy, and music therapy to standard treatments has also been shown to help with complaints like nausea, tiredness, and worry, giving patients a more complete treatment plan. This essay also talks about the value of psychological support and the problems that cancer patients and their families face with their emotional and mental health. Cognitive-behavioural treatment, mindfulness, and coaching are some mental health therapies that have been shown to lower anxiety and improve general emotional well-being.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.56294/hl2025607

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