The psychosocial needs of underserved breast cancer survivors and perspectives of their clinicians and support providers.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Breast cancer survivors (BrCS) experience many psychosocial difficulties following treatment, leading to an increased risk of psychological distress compared to the general population. This is especially true for underserved BrCS whose unmet supportive care needs can result in worse physical and mental health outcomes. This qualitative study compared healthcare and support providers' perceptions of BrCS' needs to survivors' perceptions of their own needs.

Methods

Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 25 underserved BrCS and 20 cancer survivorship stakeholders identified using purposeful sampling. Using the constant comparison method and content analysis, data were analyzed via an iterative process of coding and discussion. Data were summarized accor

SUBMITTER: Wells KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8639634 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature