Clinical insights into the management of sleep disturbances within cancer care: a qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The present study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of how oncology healthcare professionals' (HCPs) manage sleep disturbances.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 oncology HCPs (medical oncologists, oncology nurse practitioners, clinical nurse consultants) working in metropolitan Perth, Western Australia. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to understand oncology HCPs' perspectives on treating sleep disturbances, explore challenges and barriers to their management, as well as opportunities for improvement.

Results

Four main themes were developed: (1) sleep disturbances are underreported and underassessed, (2) poor sleep can be difficult to manage, (3) limited capacity to address sleep issues, and (4) opportunities for the future.

SUBMITTER: Adams S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12948860 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature