Barriers to accessing cancer services for adults with physical disabilities in England and Wales: an interview-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to explore the barriers to accessing cancer services faced by adults with pre-existing physical disabilities.

Design

Cross-sectional, exploratory qualitative study. Data were collected by semistructured interviews and analysed thematically.

Setting

Participants were recruited through statutory and third sector organisations in England and Wales between October 2017 and October 2018.

Participants

18 people with a diagnosis of cancer and a pre-existing physical disability.

Results

The findings illustrate that people with physical disabilities in England and Wales face a variety of barriers to accessing cancer services. The overall theme that emerged was that participants experienced a lack of attitudinal and institution

SUBMITTER: Sakellariou D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6597631 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature