Experiences of patients with cancer and their relatives confronted with COVID-19 related delay or change in care: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To provide in-depth insight into how patients and their relatives experienced change or delay in cancer treatment and care due to COVID-19.

Design

A qualitative study including semi-structured interviews with patients with cancer and their relatives.

Methods

Between July and October 2020, 42 patients who were confronted with a change or delay in cancer treatment or care, and 11 relatives were interviewed. Data collection and analysis were performed according to the most important methods of grounded theory, including iterative data collection and analysis, theoretical sampling, constant comparative analysis and theoretical sensitivity.

Results

This study shows that patients with cancer and relatives experienced paradoxical feelings when confronted with cha

SUBMITTER: Kenis I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9538827 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature