Cancer Survivors’ Experiences of Navigating the Australian Health Care System for Physical and Mental Health Care Needs

ABSTRACT: People living with cancer experience many impacts on their health and mental health, and are thus likely to require ongoing health care. The aim of the current study was to investigate the health and mental health care experiences and needs of Australian cancer survivors. A total of 131 people (119 female, 12 male) with lived experience of a cancer diagnosis (at least 12 months ago) participated in an online survey collecting qualitative and quantitative data, advertised via social media groups and paid advertising. Analysis of the written responses was conducted using inductive qualitative content analysis. The findings showed that a major issue facing cancer survivors was difficulties around access to and management of services for both their mental and physical health. There was also a

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10002190 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature