The views and experiences of people with myeloma referred for autologous stem cell transplantation, who declined to participate in a physiotherapist-led exercise trial: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recruitment rates to rehabilitation trials are variable among cancer survivors, and deeper investigation into the causes for declining participation is needed. The aim of this study was to qualitatively explore the experiences of people with myeloma referred for autologous stem cell transplant who were approached to take part in a physiotherapist-led exercise trial but declined.

Methods

Participants were asked to participate in this qualitative study after declining to participate in a trial conducted at a UK tertiary cancer center. Semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data was analyzed inductively using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

Interviews from 18 myeloma patients (56% male, mean age 62 years) were analyzed. Four themes were identified: 1)

SUBMITTER: McCourt O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11458126 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature