scholarly journals Cancer patients' expectations when undergoing extensive molecular diagnostics—A qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 423-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Rohrmoser ◽  
Theresia Pichler ◽  
Anne Letsch ◽  
C. Benedikt Westphalen ◽  
Ulrich Keilholz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Molecular Diagnostics

Using Online Journaling for a Qualitative Study Among African American Breast Cancer Patients

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Shaw-Ridley ◽  
Kirsten Salerno ◽  
Charles Ridley
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

scholarly journals Advanced ovarian cancer patients identify opportunities for prehabilitation: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 100731
Author(s):  
Clarissa Polen-De ◽  
Carrie Langstraat ◽  
Gladys B. Asiedu ◽  
Aminah Jatoi ◽  
Amanika Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Advanced Ovarian Cancer

scholarly journals Understanding health-seeking and adherence to treatment by patients with esophageal cancer at the Uganda cancer Institute: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nakimuli Esther ◽  
Ssentongo Julius ◽  
Mwaka Amos Deogratius
Keyword(s):  
Esophageal Cancer ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Transport Cost ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Cancer Symptoms

Abstract Background In the low- and middle-income countries, most patients with esophageal cancer present with advanced stage disease and experience poor survival. There is inadequate understanding of the factors that influence decisions to and actual health-seeking, and adherence to treatment regimens among esophageal cancer patients in Uganda, yet this knowledge is critical in informing interventions to promote prompt health-seeking, diagnosis at early stage and access to appropriate cancer therapy to improve survival. We explored health-seeking experiences and adherence to treatment among esophageal cancer patients attending the Uganda Cancer Institute. Methods We conducted an interview based qualitative study at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). Participants included patients with established histology diagnosis of esophageal cancer and healthcare professionals involved in the care of these patients. We used purposive sampling approach to select study participants. In-depth and key informant interviews were used in data collection. Data collection was conducted till point of data saturation was reached. Thematic content analysis approach was used in data analyses and interpretations. Themes and subthemes were identified deductively. Results Sixteen patients and 17 healthcare professionals were included in the study. Delayed health-seeking and poor adherence to treatment were related to (i) emotional and psychosocial factors including stress of cancer diagnosis, stigma related to esophageal cancer symptoms, and fear of loss of jobs and livelihood, (ii) limited knowledge and recognition of esophageal cancer symptoms by both patients and primary healthcare professionals, and (iii) limited access to specialized cancer care, mainly because of long distance to the facility and associated high transport cost. Patients were generally enthused with patient – provider relationships at the UCI. While inadequate communication and some degree of incivility were reported, majority of patients thought the healthcare professionals were empathetic and supportive. Conclusion Health system and individual patient factors influence health-seeking for symptoms of esophageal cancer and adherence to treatment schedule for the disease. Interventions to improve access to and acceptability of esophageal cancer services, as well as increase public awareness of esophageal cancer risk factors and symptoms could lead to earlier diagnosis and potentially better survival from the disease in Uganda.

scholarly journals Pediatric Palliative Screening Scale (PaPaS Scale) in pediatric cancer patients: a qualitative study approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia Ugaz ◽  
Irma Ortiz ◽  
Georgina Soto ◽  
Roxana Morales ◽  
Liliana Vasquez
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Pediatric Cancer ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Pediatric Cancer Patients ◽  
Screening Scale

scholarly journals Religion as an Alleviating Factor in Iranian Cancer Patients: a Qualitative Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (18) ◽  
pp. 8519-8524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mozhgan Rahnama ◽  
Masoud Fallahi Khoshknab ◽  
Sadat Seyed Bagher Maddah ◽  
Fazlollah Ahmadi ◽  
Azizollah Arbabisarjou
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients

scholarly journals Palliative care for cancer patients who experience self-perceived burden: suggestions from an qualitative study for bereaved family members

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-148
Author(s):  
Kazue Komura ◽  
Tatsuya Morita ◽  
Terukazu Akazawa ◽  
Makiko Sanjo ◽  
Satoru Tsuneto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Perceived Burden ◽  
Bereaved Family

Quality of life domains important and relevant to family caregivers of advanced cancer patients in an Asian population: a qualitative study

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 817-828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geok Ling Lee ◽  
Mandy Yen Ling Ow ◽  
Ramaswamy Akhileswaran ◽  
Grace Su Yin Pang ◽  
Gilbert Kam Tong Fan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Asian Population ◽  
Life Domains ◽  
Advanced Cancer Patients
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