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Breast cancer survivorship needs: a qualitative study
Rahimeh Khajoei1, Payam Azadeh2, Sima ZohariAnboohi3
1Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR, Iran.
BMC Cancer
|January 17, 2024
Summary
This study identified key needs of breast cancer survivors in Iran, including financial, informational, and psychosocial support, to improve survivorship care plans and enhance quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Increasing breast cancer incidence and survivor numbers in Iran necessitate tailored healthcare responses.
- Understanding the multifaceted needs of breast cancer survivors is crucial for effective survivorship care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the experiences and identify the diverse needs of breast cancer survivors.
- To gather insights for developing improved survivorship care plans in Iran.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative content analysis of semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 16 breast cancer survivors and 4 oncologists.
- Data collected between April and July 2023, analyzed using an inductive approach to identify emergent themes.
Main Results:
- Four primary themes emerged: financial toxicity (costs, insurance), family support (emotional, physical), informational needs (side effect management, diet), and psychological/physical issues (pain, fatigue, fear of recurrence).
Conclusions:
- Findings offer critical data for designing comprehensive breast cancer survivorship care plans.
- Addressing financial toxicity, enhancing support systems, and providing tailored information are vital for improving survivors' quality of life.
- Psychological interventions and self-care recommendations are important components of survivorship care.
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