Challenges and opportunities: a mixed-methods study on the current status of head and neck cancer support groups in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Head and neck cancer (HNC) support groups provide valuable emotional support and practical guidance, helping to improve patients' quality of life. This study aimed to understand the current practices of HNC support groups in Australia, focusing on their establishment, implementation, and facilitation, and identifying gaps in resources, guidelines, and training for facilitators.

Methods

This study recruited facilitators of active HNC support groups in Australia. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining quantitative and qualitative analyses. Quantitative data were collected through an online questionnaire and descriptively analyzed. The qualitative data were analyzed using inductive content analysis of open-ended questionnaire responses.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Zhou X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12254088 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature