Clinician and patient experiences when providing and receiving information and support for managing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: A qualitative multiple methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To improve patient experience of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), it is crucial to identify how patients develop their understanding and perception of CIPN. A wider understanding of the experiences of clinicians who provide CIPN information and support is also needed. This study explored clinician and patient experience of the provision of care, information and support for CIPN.

Methods

Data were collected between July and November 2019 using multiple qualitative methods. Non-participant observations were undertaken in colorectal and breast cancer clinics and at clinician stations, including the observation of chemotherapy consultations between patients and clinicians. Semi-structured interviews with people with cancer and clinicians were also con

SUBMITTER: Tanay MAL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9286565 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature