A qualitative exploration of Malaysian cancer patients' perspectives on cancer and its treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer patients' knowledge about cancer and experiences with its treatment play an important role in long-term adherence in their disease management. This study aimed to explore cancer patients' knowledge about cancer, their perceptions of conventional therapies and the factors that contribute to medication adherence in the Malaysian population.

Methods

A qualitative research approach was adopted to gain a better understanding of the current perceptions and knowledge held by cancer patients. Twenty patients were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. A saturation point was reached after the 18th interview, and no new information emerged with the subsequent 2 interviews. All interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed by means of a standard cont

SUBMITTER: Farooqui M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3146868 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature