Addressing colon cancer patients' needs during follow-up consultations at the outpatient clinic: a multicenter qualitative observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To describe colon cancer patients' needs and how healthcare providers respond to these needs during routine follow-up consultations in hospital.

Methods

A multicenter qualitative observational study, consisting of follow-up consultations by surgeons and specialized oncology nurses. Consultations were analyzed according to Verona Coding Definitions of Emotional Sequences. Patients' questions, cues, and concerns were derived from the data and categorized into supportive care domains. Responses of healthcare providers were defined as providing or reducing space for disclosure. Patient satisfaction with care was measured with a short questionnaire.

Results

Consultations with 30 patients were observed. Questions typically centered around the health system and infor

SUBMITTER: Vos JAM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9512715 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature