Survivorship care planning in gynecologic oncology-perspectives from patients, caregivers, and health care providers.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This qualitative study sought to describe the challenges following treatment and the preferences regarding survivorship care among patients treated for gynecological cancer, their caregivers, and health care providers.

Methods

Between July and August 2017, in-depth semi-structured interviews regarding survivorship were conducted at a large academic hospital in the USA among patients who recently completed treatment (< 12 months) for a gynecological cancer (ovarian, endometrial, cervical, and vulvar) and their primary caregivers. A focus group was conducted among health care providers (oncologists, nurses, and fellows). Main themes were identified using descriptive content analysis.

Results

A total of 30 individuals participated in this study (13 patients, 9 ca

SUBMITTER: de Rooij BH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6244937 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature