ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2021
Exploring the needs and experiences of palliative home care from the perspectives of patients with advanced cancer in China: a qualitative study.
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Abstract
purposeThe needs and experiences of palliative home care for patients with advanced cancer have received little research attention. We aimed to explore the needs and experiences of palliative home care among patients with advanced cancer in China.
methodsThis qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with patients with advanced cancer. Participants (n = 15) were recruited from an oncology palliative care unit and a hospice outpatient unit, and were selected using purposive sampling from October 2019 to March 2020. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and subjected to thematic analysis. Two researchers coded the interviews independently in NVivo 12 and developed major themes and subthemes by inductive and constant comparison.
resultsFive themes were identified: (1) physical need; (2) psychological experience; (3) spiritual need; (4) social need; and (5) information need. Patients need to manage their symptoms (especially cancer pain), prolong life as long as possible, reconstruct their attitudes to adapt to their roles, be socially supported, be respected, maintain spiritual peace, and obtain more information about illness and home care.
conclusionsThe current palliative home care services are imperfect, and patients face substantial challenges, including physical symptoms, psychological/spiritual distress, and inadequate social support and information. Our findings may provide evidence and a reference for the development of palliative home care in China.
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