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
Health Promotion Programs and Policies in the Workplace: An Exploratory Study With Alaska Businesses
Preventing Chronic Disease | October 10, 2020 | Volume: 17 | Issue: No issue available | Pages: No page available