Qualitative research to understand the patient experience with advanced and/or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The present study aimed to explore the patient experience in advanced and/or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Materials & methods

A multi-phase research design was followed that included a targeted literature review (TLR), interviews with clinicians, and interviews with patients. Patient interviews were analyzed using an iterative, thematic analysis approach. An assessment of the conceptual saturation of all spontaneously patient-reported signs and symptoms was conducted.

Results

Ten patient-centric qualitative studies were identified in the TLR. Five United States (US) clinicians and 15 US patients participated in semi-structured interviews, conducted via video conferencing, lasting approximately 60 minutes each. The five most commonly reported symptoms

SUBMITTER: Lanar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12562793 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature