ArticleBMC health services research2016
Survivorship care and support following treatment for breast cancer: a multi-ethnic comparative qualitative study of women's experiences.
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- Experiences and meaningfulness of breast cancer survivorship care in improving the quality of life of immigrant women: A qualitative systematic review.Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique · 2024Article
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- Differences in survivorship care experiences among older breast cancer survivors by clinical cancer characteristics, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors: A SEER-CAHPS study.Breast cancer research and treatment · 2023Article
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- Factors associated with a high level of unmet needs and their prevalence in the breast cancer survivors 1-5 years after post local treatment and (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy during the COVID-19: A cross-sectional study.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Stress, coping strategies and expectations among breast cancer survivors in China: a qualitative study.BMC psychology · 2021Article
- Supportive care needs and associated factors among Chinese cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundAs the number of breast cancer survivors continues to rise, Western populations become more ethnically and socially diverse and healthcare resources become ever-more stretched, follow-up that focuses on monitoring for recurrence is no longer viable. New models of survivorship care need to ensure they support self-management and are culturally appropriate across diverse populations. This study explored experiences and expectations of a multi-ethnic sample of women with breast cancer regarding post-treatment care, in order to understand potential barriers to receiving care and inform new models of survivorship care.
methodsA phenomenological qualitative research design was employed. In-depth interviews were conducted with women from diverse socio-demographic backgrounds in England, who completed treatment for breast cancer in the 12 months prior to the study. Data were analysed using Framework Analysis.
resultsSixty-six women participated and reported expectations and needs were unmet at follow-up. Whilst there were more commonalities in experiences, discernible differences, particularly by ethnicity and age, were identified relating to three key themes: emotional responses on transition to follow-up; challenges communicating with healthcare professionals at follow-up; and challenges finding and accessing information and support services to address unmet needs.
conclusionsThere are cultural differences in the way healthcare professionals and women communicate, not necessarily differences in their post-treatment needs. We do not know if new models of care meet survivors' needs, or if they are appropriate for everyone. Further testing and potential cultural and linguistic adaptation of models of care is necessary to ensure their appropriateness and acceptability to survivors from different backgrounds. New ways of providing survivorship care mean survivors will need to be better prepared for the post-treatment period and the role they will have to play in managing their symptoms and care.
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