Experiences and preferences for psychosocial support: a qualitative study exploring the views of patients with chronic haematological cancers.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Patients with chronic haematological cancers are often treated on a relapsing-remitting pathway, which may extend for many years. Such diagnoses are associated with uncertainties that often cause anxiety and distress, meaning patients (and families) are susceptible to potentially prolonged emotional difficulties, across the cancer journey. Experiences and preferences regarding psychosocial needs and support over time are relatively unexplored, which this study aimed to address.

Setting and design

Set within the UK's Haematological Malignancy Research Network (an ongoing population-based cohort that generates evidence to underpin improved clinical practice) a qualitative, exploratory study was conducted, using semistructured interviews. Reflexive thematic analysis

SUBMITTER: Sheridan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10441118 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature