Multilevel Barriers and Facilitators of Social Work Practice in Palliative Cancer Care

Ting Guan, Jamie Hill, Xiafei Wang, Karlynn BrintzenhofeSzoc, Indiana University School of Social Work, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Kentucky College of Social Work, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work and Family Science

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on June 24, 2026

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundPalliative care is an essential component of high-quality cancer care; however, limited research has examined the multilevel barriers to and facilitators of social workers’ ability to deliver palliative care for patients with cancer. Guided by ...