Communicative challenges among physicians, patients, and family caregivers in cancer care: An exploratory qualitative study in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Cancer is a growing concern in Ethiopia. Though communication is essential for the treatment process, few studies have looked at communication in Ethiopian cancer care. Due to the large number of patients and scarcity of resources, it is vital to understand how to manage consultations in order to effectively help as many patients as possible in this challenging work environment. Thus, research is needed to analyze and understand the communicative challenges experienced by physicians, patients, and family caregivers, in order to successfully handle patient care in practice. OBJECTIVE:We explore communication in Ethiopian cancer care and present the main challenges faced by physicians, patients, and family caregivers. METHODS:This explorative qualitative study was conducted at the

SUBMITTER: Kebede BG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7069641 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature