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Integration of mental health and supportive care in individuals with schizophrenia and cancer: Assertive community treatment model
Taylor-Desir, Monica , Sawchuk, Craig N. , Crane, Sarah J. , Carroll, Jamie L., Evans, Whitney S., Bogucki, Olivia E. , Taylor-Desir, Monica J., Carroll, Jamie M. , Lewis, Susan E. , Lapid, Maria I.
Psycho-Oncology | February 25, 2022 | Volume: 32 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 1142-1144
Key points Persons with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) experience disparities in accessing and initiating cancer treatment The assertive community treatment (ACT) model promotes the integration of physical and mental health care and improves the quality of life for a patient diagnosed with cancer The ACT model is essential in promoting decisional capacity of those with SPMI and cancer diagnoses The ability to access 24‐h support from the ACT model provides psychological support to patients dealing with chronic physical health diagnoses Collaboration between cancer treatment teams and the multidisciplinary ACT team can improve treatment engagement and enhance a patient's natural support system