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Patients' Experiences of Preparation for Radiation Therapy: A Qualitative Study
Kristy Forshaw1, Alix E Hall1, Allison W Boyes1
1University of Newcastle.
Purpose/Objectives:
To explore patients' experiences of and preferences for preparation for radiation therapy. .
Research Approach:
Qualitative study. .
Participants:
26 individuals who recently received radiation therapy for cancer. .
Setting:
One Australian radiation oncology clinic located within a tertiary referral hospital in New South Wales. .
Methodologic Approach:
Semistructured interviews were conducted and analyzed based on a qualitative descriptive approach and content analysis of the transcribed interviews. .
Findings:
Four main themes related to preparation techniques were identified.
Conclusions:
The information gained in this study indicates what strategies may best prepare patients for radiation therapy. .
Interpretation:
Providing patients with information that creates a realistic expectation of what radiation therapy involves both before and after treatment seems particularly important in helping them feel prepared.
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