TY - JOUR
T1 - Home-based treatment for patients with hematological cancer in Denmark-A national overview
AU - Nørskov, Kristina Holmegaard
AU - Bødtcher, Hanne
AU - Rosenberg, Tine
AU - Damgaard, Camilla Thim
AU - Nielsen, Iben Husted
AU - Enggaard, Helle
AU - Dalton, Susanne Oksbjerg
N1 - © 2025. The Author(s).
PY - 2025/10/30
Y1 - 2025/10/30
N2 - PURPOSE: To investigate the extent and practice of home-based treatment for patients with hematologic malignancies in Denmark.METHODS: This nationwide exploratory study was conducted at all Danish hematologic departments (n = 9). Each site received an online questionnaire for the collection of data on the type of therapy administered as home-based treatment, the specific treatments with details on target populations, patient criteria, implementation status, and practice for clinical management.RESULTS: Six types of therapy were offered as home-based treatments across the Danish hematologic departments: chemotherapy, immunoglobulin, immunotherapy, hydration therapy, antibiotics, and parenteral nutrition. In total, 17 treatments were offered, with the majority being provided to patients with multiple myeloma. Immunoglobulin and antibiotics were most often provided at home. Variations were identified regarding patient criteria for receiving home-based treatment, including personal resources and social networks, use of intravenous accesses and infusion pumps, and timing of initiation of home-based treatment.CONCLUSION: There is variation in the implementation of home-based treatment for patients with hematologic malignancies in Denmark, including different criteria and practices. To fully realize the benefits of home-based treatment, it is imperative to address access disparities, standardize practices, and enhance support for patients and caregivers. Continued research, collaboration, and policy development are essential to ensure that all patients have equitable access to high-quality home-based treatment options.
AB - PURPOSE: To investigate the extent and practice of home-based treatment for patients with hematologic malignancies in Denmark.METHODS: This nationwide exploratory study was conducted at all Danish hematologic departments (n = 9). Each site received an online questionnaire for the collection of data on the type of therapy administered as home-based treatment, the specific treatments with details on target populations, patient criteria, implementation status, and practice for clinical management.RESULTS: Six types of therapy were offered as home-based treatments across the Danish hematologic departments: chemotherapy, immunoglobulin, immunotherapy, hydration therapy, antibiotics, and parenteral nutrition. In total, 17 treatments were offered, with the majority being provided to patients with multiple myeloma. Immunoglobulin and antibiotics were most often provided at home. Variations were identified regarding patient criteria for receiving home-based treatment, including personal resources and social networks, use of intravenous accesses and infusion pumps, and timing of initiation of home-based treatment.CONCLUSION: There is variation in the implementation of home-based treatment for patients with hematologic malignancies in Denmark, including different criteria and practices. To fully realize the benefits of home-based treatment, it is imperative to address access disparities, standardize practices, and enhance support for patients and caregivers. Continued research, collaboration, and policy development are essential to ensure that all patients have equitable access to high-quality home-based treatment options.
KW - Humans
KW - Denmark
KW - Hematologic Neoplasms/therapy
KW - Home Care Services/statistics & numerical data
KW - Surveys and Questionnaires
KW - Male
KW - Female
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U2 - 10.1007/s00520-025-10048-0
DO - 10.1007/s00520-025-10048-0
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 41168511
SN - 0941-4355
VL - 33
SP - 996
JO - Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
JF - Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
IS - 11
M1 - 996
ER -