May 7, 2026 · Journal of palliative medicine · DOI: 10.1177/10966218261447722

Bereaved Caregiver Perspectives on Quality of Care at the End of Life Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

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The authors aimed to understand bereaved caregivers' perspectives on the quality of end-of-life care for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer. Through a survey of 200 caregivers, they found that while relationships with clinicians were rated highly, psychosocial and spiritual care received lower ratings, highlighting the need for improved support in these areas. The findings emphasize the importance of aligning care delivery with the priorities of patients and families during this critical time.

Grace Guzman, Angel Cronin, Julia Stal, Hajime Uno, Lanfang Xu, Cecile A Laurent, Lauren Fisher, Nancy Cannizzaro, Julie Munneke, Robert M Cooper, Joshua R Lakin, Corey M Schwartz, Mallory Casperson, Andrea Altschuler, Lawrence H Kushi, Chun R Chao, Lori Wiener, Jennifer W Mack

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