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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Preparing for Cancer: A Qualitative Study of Hispanic Patient and Caregiver Needs.

Lianel Rosario-Ramos, Stephanie Torres-Marrero, Tiffany Rivera, Maria Elena Navedo, Rosael Burgos, Mayra Garriga, Maria Del Carmen Pacheco, Betsy Lopez, Yamilet Torres, Normarie Torres-Blasco

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Exploring the understanding and management of anxiety from cancer in Latino/a older adults and their caregivers.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Lianel Rosario-RamosSchool of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico.
Stephanie Torres-MarreroSchool of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico.ORCID 0000-0002-7189-7658
Tiffany RiveraSchool of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico.
Maria Elena NavedoDepartment of Medicine, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA.
Rosael BurgosSchool of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico.
Mayra GarrigaSchool of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico.
Maria Del Carmen PachecoSchool of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico.
Betsy LopezSchool of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico.
Yamilet TorresSchool of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico.
Normarie Torres-BlascoSchool of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico.ORCID 0000-0002-0745-7703

Funding

The Role of Midbrain to Prelimbic Cortex Glutamatergic projections in Stress-induced Drug SeekingU54MD007579 · NIMHD · PONCE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI Emmanuel Antonio Cruz, Kenira J Thompson · 2019 to 2026
$35.9M
NIMHD NIH HHS U54 MD007579the National Institutes on Minority Health and Health Disparities U54 MD007579-S3
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCancer disproportionately affects Hispanic populations, yet the preparedness of Hispanic caregiver-patient dyads facing cancer remains understudied. This study aims to identify essential components of preparedness needs and inform future psychosocial interventions for this demographic.

methodsSecondary analyses were conducted utilizing focus groups to develop a communication intervention for Hispanic patients and caregivers. Transcripts were qualitatively analyzed using NVivo v12 (2020).

resultsAnalysis revealed symptom management and treatment comprehension as pivotal aspects of preparation. Additionally, preparedness among our sample emerged by addressing the multifaceted dimensions of preparedness, including psychological, emotional, educational, familial, practical, financial, and spiritual aspects.

conclusionsTailoring interventions encompassing diverse dimensions of preparedness can foster inclusivity and maximize their impact on supportive measures. This underscores the necessity for culturally sensitive approaches when delivering interventions supporting Hispanic individuals navigating the challenges of cancer.

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cancercaregiversdyadsHispanicpatientspreparedness needsproviderspsychosocial interventions

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PMID38891192
PMCPMC11172160

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