Determining the unmet needs of patients with intracranial meningioma-a qualitative assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Meningiomas are the most common primary benign brain neoplasms, but despite their commonality, the supportive needs of this patient population have been overlooked. The aim of this study is to identify unmet needs of meningioma patients, caregivers, and health care providers.

Methods

We adopted a patient-centered approach by using qualitative interviewing with patients diagnosed with a meningioma who have undergone treatment in the last 10 years since the date of their interview. Informal caregivers (family and/or friends) of the patient population and health care providers who are normally involved in the management and care of meningioma patients were also interviewed. Interview transcripts were subjected to thematic analysis.

Results

Of the 50 participan

SUBMITTER: Baba A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7318855 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature