Qualitative study exploring patients experiences of being diagnosed and living with primary bone cancer in the UK.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to explore the experiences of patients with primary bone cancer. DESIGN:Qualitative study design using semistructured interviews and focus groups. SETTING:Hospitals across the UK and recruitment through UK sarcoma charities and support groups. METHODS:Semistructured telephone/face-to-face interviews and focus groups with a purposive sample of 26 participants. Data were analysed using Framework Analysis. PARTICIPANTS:Patients (n=26) with primary bone cancer aged 13-77 years. The majority were male (69%), white (85%); diagnosed within 4 years (54%); and had lower limb sarcoma (65%). Ten participants had undergone an upper/lower limb amputation (39%). RESULTS:The health-related quality-of-life domains of physical, emotional and social well-being and healthca

SUBMITTER: Martins A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6773292 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature