Experiences and perceptions of patients with cancer receiving home-based chemotherapy: a qualitative systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Home-based chemotherapy (HBC) has emerged as a standard option for treating various types of cancer, primarily to decrease the waiting time for treatment. As HBC gains more recognition, ongoing research is delving into the experiences of patients with cancer who receive chemotherapy in a home setting or chemotherapy closer to home. Understanding these experiences is vital for the use of chemotherapy delivery outside the traditional hospital environments. This review aims to synthesize and critically appraise qualitative studies that investigate the experience and perspectives of patients with cancer who received parenteral chemotherapy administration in home settings. Findings will be used to develop evidence-based policies to support home-based care models.

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SUBMITTER: Witwaranukool P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11438387 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature