Patient needs in the context of gynecologic oncology and breast cancer: a validation study.

ABSTRACT: Medical advancements and therapeutic innovations are progressing rapidly, necessitating corresponding adaptations in the delivery of patient-centered care. This study explores the needs of women diagnosed with gynecologic and breast cancers, using the frameworks of the National Academy of Medicine and the Picker Institute as reflective lenses. We conducted a qualitative, single-center study employing grounded theory methodology. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 20 patients undergoing treatment for gynecologic malignancies and breast cancer at a university medical center. Interviews covered multiple phases of illness, including treatment initiation, adaptation, abstention, and future-oriented decisions. Data were analyzed inductively using constant comparative methods. Findi

SUBMITTER: Theis S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12460812 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature