ArticleThe Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association2022
Qualitative analysis of cancer care experiences among rural cancer survivors and caregivers.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- A Rapid Systematic Review on the Experiences of Cancer Survivors Residing in Rural Areas during the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
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- Barriers and facilitators to implementing the European code of cancer practice in a rural and coastal setting: a qualitative study.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2026Article
- Outcomes That Matter in Gastrointestinal Cancer Care: A Focus Group Study of Patient-Centred Outcomes Identified by Patients and Care Partners.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Barriers and Facilitators to Timely Adjuvant Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer in Rural Care.JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery · 2026Article
- Poor mental health days and depressive disorders by informal cancer patient caregiver status: BRFSS 2022-23.Research square · 2026Article
- "The aspect of caregiving becomes incredibly complex": lived experiences of rural cancer caregiving identified through community advisory board engagement.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Navigating rural challenges and promoting posttraumatic growth via expressive writing: A qualitative study among rural breast cancer survivors.Research square · 2026Article
- The cancer divide: setting research priorities for understanding and addressing extreme rurality in cancer care delivery.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2025Article
- "I'm learning to live after cancer and its treatment": Exploring the challenges of cancer survivorship in Arkansas.SSM. Qualitative research in health · 2025Article
- Rural comprehensive cancer care: Qualitative analysis of current challenges and opportunities.The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association · 2024Article
- African American and Hispanic Cancer Survivors' and Caregivers' Experiences in Nebraska.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2024Article
- Unmet Needs and Care Delivery Gaps Among Rural Cancer Survivors.Journal of patient experience · 2024Article
- Barriers, facilitators, and priority needs related to cancer prevention, control, and research in rural, persistent poverty areas.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2023Article
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- Qualitative Analysis of Colorectal Cancer Screening for African American and Hispanic Populations in Nebraska: an Application of the PRECEDE Framework.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2023Article
- Impact of COVID-19 on hospital screening, diagnosis and treatment activities among prostate and colorectal cancer patients in Canada.International journal of health economics and management · 2023Article
- Inequities Among Cancer Caregivers with Diverse Identities: A Review of the Literature and Future Directions.Current oncology reports · 2023Review
- Rural resilience during COVID-19: the lived experience of North Carolinian rural-dwelling cancer caregivers.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeRural (vs urban) patients experience poorer cancer outcomes and are less likely to be engaged in cancer prevention, such as screening. As part of a community needs assessment, we explored rural cancer survivors' and caregivers' experiences, perceptions, and attitudes toward cancer care services.
methodsWe conducted 3 focus groups (N = 20) in Spring 2021 in rural Nebraska.
findingsThree patterns of cancer diagnosis were regular care/screening without noticeable symptoms, treatment for symptoms not initially identified as cancer related, and symptom self-identification. Most participants, regardless of how diagnosis was made, had positive experiences with timely referral for testing (imaging and biopsy) and specialist care. Physician interpersonal skills set the tone for patient-provider communication, which colored the perception of overall care. Participants with physicians and care teams that were perceived as "considerate," "compassionate," and "caring" had positive experiences. Participants identified specific obstacles to care, including financial barriers, transportation, and lack of support groups, as well as more general cultural barriers. Survivors and caregivers identified organization-based supports that helped them address such barriers.
conclusionsRural populations have unique perspectives about cancer care. Our results are being used by the state cancer coalition, state cancer control program, and the National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center to prioritize outreach and interventions aimed to reduce rural cancer disparities, such as revitalizing lay cancer navigator programs, conducting webinars for primary care and cancer specialty providers to discuss these findings and identify potential interventions, and collaborating with national and regional cancer support organizations to expand reach in rural communities.
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