Differences in discharge letter content: oncologists' vs. home care physicians' needs.

Purpose: To compare the details, oncologists include in discharge letters with what home care physicians need. Although discharge letters are important to share patients' information for home palliative care, few studies have compared the details, especially patients' emotions, regarding what oncologists include in discharge letters and home care physicians' needs.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted by sending anonymous, self-administered questionnaires to 500 certified oncologists (OCs) and 500 directors of home care supporting clinics (HCs) in Japan between March and May 2023.

Association Between Loneliness and the Frequency of Using Online Peer Support Groups Among Cancer Patients With Minor Children: A Cross-Sectional Web-Based Study.

Context: Cancer patients with minor children are increasing; however, they do not receive sufficient support.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association between loneliness and the frequency of using online peer support groups among cancer patients with minor children.

Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted from April to May 2019.