Experiences of patient delay among lung cancer patients in South China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lung cancer is a commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Cancer delay pose significant challenges for health systems globally, with patient delay being a primary factor contributing to late diagnoses, ultimately resulting in adverse outcomes and reduced survival rates. However, the underlying reasons for patient delay are not well understood, and there is a scarcity of studies that specifically examine the experiences related to patient delay among lung cancer patients. Therefore, this study aims to explore the experiences of lung cancer patients and identify potential strategies to mitigate their delays in seeking care.

Methods

The interview framework was developed based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. Face-to-fac

SUBMITTER: Jiang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11656902 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature