Oncological healthcare providers' perspectives on appropriate melanoma survivorship care: a qualitative focus group study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing group of melanoma survivors reports multiple unmet needs regarding survivorship care (SSC). To optimise melanoma SSC, it is crucial to take into account the perspectives of oncological healthcare providers (HCPs) in addition to those of patients. The aim of this study is to gain an in-depth understanding of HCPs' perspectives on appropriate melanoma SSC.

Methods

Four online focus groups were conducted with mixed samples of oncological HCPs (dermatologists, surgeons, oncologists, oncological nurse practitioners, support counsellors and general practitioners) (total n = 23). A topic guide was used to structure the discussions, focusing on perspectives on both SSC and survivorship care plans (SCPs). All focus groups were recorded, transcribed verbatim,

SUBMITTER: Kamminga NCW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10042579 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature