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ArticleQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation2019

Lymphoma survivors' experience of participation in a home-based intervention post-chemotherapy.

Suchita Hathiramani, R Pettengell, H Moir, A Younis

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Article in Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Suchita HathiramaniFaculty of Health, Social Care & Education, Kingston and St. George's University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, UK. s.hathiramani@sgul.kingston.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7853-1528
R PettengellHaematology and Medical Oncology, St. George's Hospital, St. George's Healthcare NHS Trust, Tooting, London, UK.
H MoirFaculty of Science, Engineering and Computing, Kingston University London, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, UK.
A YounisFaculty of Health, Social Care & Education, Kingston and St. George's University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, UK.

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purposeFurther research on patient experience and involvement is recommended in order to develop evidence-based and meaningful care pathways for lymphoma survivors. This study aims to explore the experience of a sample of lymphoma survivors participating in a home-based intervention following chemotherapy.

methodsEligible participants who completed a 12-week home-based intervention were invited to complete the End of Study Questionnaire designed to explore perceptions, preferences and barriers to participation. Content analysis was used to generate codes, describe frequencies and identify themes.

resultsParticipating in a home-based intervention post-treatment was a positive experience overall, and aided recovery in this sample of lymphoma survivors (n = 35). Participants felt the programme provided structure, motivation and liked contact with the researcher. Participants highlighted their need for advice on healthy lifestyle, diet in particular.

conclusionsLymphoma survivors in this study reported participation in a home-based intervention following treatment beneficial and aided recovery. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: A large proportion of lymphoma survivors would benefit from a rehabilitation intervention post-chemotherapy. Intervention programmes should include follow-ups to monitor progress and provide support and motivation. Health professionals should recommend healthy lifestyle guidelines to survivors on completion of treatment or refer patients to appropriate services for rehabilitation and advice.

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AdultFemaleHumansLymphomaMaleMiddle AgedQuality of LifeSelf-ManagementSurveys and QuestionnairesSurvivorsExperienceLymphoma survivorsSelf-managementService needs

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