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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2023

Factors affecting well-being in brain tumor patients: An LMIC perspective.

Nasim Zahid Shah, Taleaa Masroor, Nida Zahid, Wajeeha Zahid, Aneesa Hassan, Iqbal Azam, Khabir Ahmad, Shireen Shehzad Bhamani, Adnan Abdul Jabbar, Nargis Asad and 5 more

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Article in Frontiers in psychology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Nasim Zahid ShahSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Taleaa MasroorDepartment of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Nida ZahidDepartment of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Wajeeha ZahidDepartment of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Aneesa HassanSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Iqbal AzamDepartment of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Khabir AhmadDepartment of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Shireen Shehzad BhamaniSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Adnan Abdul JabbarDepartment of Oncology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Nargis AsadDepartment of Psychiatry, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Muhammad Shahzad ShamimDepartment of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Rashid Jooma KhanDepartment of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Gohar JavedDepartment of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Ehsan BariDepartment of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Syed Ather EnamDepartment of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Aga Khan University Hospital · PK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Brain tumor is a devastating and often fatal diagnosis; quality of life and patient well-being are important goals of treatment. This study addresses the gap in culture-specific literature exploring the needs and coping strategies of brain tumor patients within an LMIC setting. Methodology: A qualitative approach was undertaken using an exploratory descriptive study design. In-depth interviews were conducted to capture the perspective of 250 brain tumor patients at a private tertiary center followed by extensive content analysis to identify major themes and sub-themes across responses. Results: The analysis identified three major themes: (i) Factors affecting the lives of brain tumor survivors (BTSs) and their impact (ii) What works to improve QoL according to the survivors' perspectives, and (iii) Coping tactics & fostering healthy relationships. The need for financial navigation strategies improved patient-physician relationships, and reinforcing positive coping strategies were emphasized. Conclusion: In our population, family support and spiritual connection played an important role in helping patients mitigate the psychosocial burden of illness. However, financial concerns were pervasive and need to be addressed for better overall well-being.

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brain tumorqualitative researchquality of liferesiliencewellbeing

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