Cancer-related information needs and treatment decision-making experiences of people with dementia in England: a multiple perspective qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Little is known about the cancer experience and support needs of people with dementia. In particular, no evidence currently exists to demonstrate the likely complex decision-making processes for this patient group and the oncology healthcare professionals (HCP) involved in their care. The aim of this study was to explore the cancer-related information needs and decision-making experiences of patients with cancer and comorbid dementia, their informal caregivers and oncology HCPs.

Design

Cross-sectional qualitative study. Semistructured interviews were conducted face to face with participants. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed prior to thematic analysis.

Setting

Patients with a diagnosis of cancer and dementia, their informal caregivers and oncol

SUBMITTER: McWilliams L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5898327 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature