Experiences and perspectives on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy among recipients, carers and referrers (RE-TELL): a qualitative study to inform CAR T-cell service design.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

RE-TELL is a qualitative study, which aims to understand patient, support person, clinician and coordinator experiences and perspectives of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, to inform design of a clinical CAR T-cell service in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Design

Semistructured qualitative interviews focused on domains of: experience through treatment, elements that work well and those that could be improved on. Interviews used thematic analysis to identify key themes. A workshop was held to obtain participants' reflections on interim analysis and proposed improvements.

Participants

New Zealanders with experience of CAR T-cell therapy, including recipients, support persons, clinicians and coordinators.

Results

We interviewed 19 participants com

SUBMITTER: Fyfe R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10824048 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature