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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025

A Qualitative Study Exploring the Rehabilitation Experience of Individuals with a Previous Diagnosis of Cancer and/or Sepsis, Their Caregivers, and Health Providers.

Jenna Smith-Turchyn, Christopher Farley, Anastasia N L Newman, Jayden Pannu, Bram Rochwerg, Som D Mukherjee, Marla Beauchamp, Linda C Li, Hira Mian, Michelle E Kho

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Jenna Smith-TurchynSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 1C7, Canada.
Christopher FarleySchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 1C7, Canada.
Anastasia N L NewmanSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 1C7, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-0810-8131
Jayden PannuSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 1C7, Canada.
Bram RochwergDepartment of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8P 1H6, Canada.
Som D MukherjeeDepartment of Oncology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8V 5C2, Canada.
Marla BeauchampSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 1C7, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-2843-388X
Linda C LiDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-6280-0511
Hira MianDepartment of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8P 1H6, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-1584-1067
Michelle E KhoSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 1C7, Canada.

Funding

Sepsis Canada & Canadian Frailty Network ECR2022-013
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesSurvivors of cancer have more than double the risk of developing sepsis compared to those with no history of cancer. Those who develop sepsis have lasting side effects reducing their physical function and quality of life. Rehabilitation-related needs and barriers are unknown for individuals with cancer who have had sepsis. The aim of this study was to examine the rehabilitation-related experiences of patients with cancer and/or sepsis, their caregivers, and the healthcare team and the educational needs regarding the rehabilitation of patients with sepsis.

methodsWe performed a qualitative descriptive study using interviews and focus groups for data generation. We included adults living in Canada who were English-speaking, currently or formerly diagnosed with cancer and/or sepsis, or a caregiver of someone with a current or past diagnosis of cancer and/or sepsis, or a healthcare professional working with this population. Two reviewers used NVivo software for data management and conducted a qualitative data analysis.

resultsWe included 30 study participants (nine patients, nine caregivers, 12 healthcare professionals; 15 for one-on-one interviews; 15 in the focus groups). We identified three overarching themes relating to rehabilitation: (1) the rehabilitation experience did not meet the patient's care expectations; (2) barriers to rehabilitation exist on multiple levels; (3) there are important gaps in education on how to improve physical and psychosocial outcomes. We identified two themes related to educational resources: (1) the educational content provided must be specific and meaningful; (2) multi-modal resources are needed to suit diverse partner needs.

conclusionsWe identified rehabilitation barriers related to healthcare settings, the pandemic, and workplace culture for those with cancer and sepsis. This study highlights the need to create diverse educational resources on rehabilitation for those with sepsis to improve outcomes and patient/caregiver satisfaction.

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cancerchronic illness experiencehealth promotionpatient educationrehabilitationsepsis

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PMID40218119
PMCPMC11988954

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