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ArticleOncology nursing forum2016

Cancer Journey for American Indians and Alaska Natives in the Pacific Northwest
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Emily A Haozous, Ardith Doorenbos, Lori A Alvord, David R Flum, Arden M Morris

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Article in Oncology nursing forum, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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0.6field-weighted citation impact, top 26% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed, 18 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Emily A HaozousUniversity of New Mexico.
Ardith DoorenbosUniversity of Washington in Seattle.
Lori A AlvordUniversity of Arizona.
David R FlumUniversity of Washington.
Arden M MorrisStanford University.
University of Washington · USStanford University · USUniversity of Arizona · US

Funding

USING DIGITAL STORIES TO IMPROVE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING IN NATIVE AMERICANSP50CA148110 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · PI BUCHWALD, DEDRA S · 2010 to 2014
$9.7M
Training ProgramU54CA153498 · NCI · WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY · PI BUCHWALD, DEDRA S, HENDERSON, JEFFREY A · 2010 to 2015
$4.1M
NCI NIH HHS P50 CA148110NCI NIH HHS U54 CA153498
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

PURPOSE/

objectivesTo describe the experiences of American Indian and Alaska Native cancer survivors to improve understanding of the trajectory of cancer treatment. 
. RESEARCH APPROACH: Qualitative focus group research.
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settingRural and geographically isolated American Indian and Alaska Native communities in the Pacific Northwest.
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participants30 American Indian and Alaska Native cancer survivors or caregivers. 
. METHODOLOGIC APPROACH: The authors analyzed data from two focus groups with cancer survivors by using thematic analysis informed by indigenous methodologies.
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findingsBased on focus group findings, the authors developed a conceptual model of the cancer experience called Rough Waters. Participants described their cancer experience as a collective journey involving family and friends and requiring resources to offset challenges along the way. Dominant themes were delays, isolation, communication, money, advocacy, spirituality, and family involvement.
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conclusionsAmerican Indians and Alaska Natives in the Pacific Northwest have special cultural needs during cancer care. The current study provides examples that can guide patient-provider interactions.
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interpretationUsing the metaphor of cancer as a journey, clinicians can begin a dialogue to identify what will impede or assist the cancer journey for their American Indian and Alaska Native patients.

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American Indian or Alaska NativeCancer SurvivorsCaregiversNeoplasmsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNorthwestern United StatesQualitative ResearchAlaska NativeAmerican Indiancancer survivorshipindigenous methodologiesqualitative

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PMID27541555
PMCPMC5546748
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