Addressing and supporting the unmet needs of sarcoma survivors: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The primary aim of this qualitative study was to explore how sarcoma survivors experienced communication with and support from healthcare professional during their outpatient long-term follow-up care at a university hospital.

Methods

The study employed an exploratory qualitative design, using a phenomenological and hermeneutic approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 28 sarcoma patients treated at a dedicated sarcoma centre. The material was analysed using thematic analysis.

Results

Participants reported a high degree of trust in healthcare professionals and overall satisfaction with their oncological care. However, many expressed that physicians could improve their ability to take a more holistic view and to acknowledge how cancer

SUBMITTER: Fauske L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12704137 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature