Qualitative assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of oncologists about precision medicine in cancer patients- study from Lahore, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Precision medicine (PM) is in great progressive stages in the West and allows healthcare practitioners (HCPs) to give treatment according to the patient's genetic findings, physiological and environmental characteristics. PM is a relatively new treatment approach in Pakistan Therefore, it is important to investigate the level of awareness, attitude, and challenges faced by oncology physicians while practicing PM for various therapies, especially cancer treatment.

Objectives

The present study aims to explore the level of awareness, attitude, and practice of PM in Pakistan along with the challenges faced by the oncologists for the treatment of cancer using the PM approach.

Methods

Phenomenology-based qualitative approach was used. Face-to-face in-depth interv

SUBMITTER: Naaem R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10997134 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature