Views of psycho-oncologists, physicians, and nurses on cancer care-A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As worldwide cancer prevalence continues to increase, the challenges facing cancer care are also increasing. Various topics related to deficiencies in cancer care have been discussed repeatedly in the literature. The most frequently stated topics are the unmet psychosocial support needs of cancer patients, difficulties in multidisciplinary teamwork, difficulties in communication between physicians and patients, and issues in palliative care settings. However, there is little research regarding the views of health care providers on these topics. With the aim of gaining abundant information regarding the care of German cancer patients, this study explores the stances of psycho-oncologists, physicians, and nurses regarding the quality of cancer care.

Materials and method

SUBMITTER: Steven B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6334960 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature