Identifying unmet information needs of advanced cancer patients in Iran: An in‐depth qualitative study

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Background and Aims

One of the main vital needs for self‐care in patients with advanced cancer is information need. Meeting this need has significant positive effects on improving their treatment and care. This study was conducted to identify the unmet information needs of patients with advanced cancer in Iran.

Methods

This exploratory study was performed from July to February 2021 in the Kerman University of Medical Sciences cancer treatment centers. Oncologists selected eligible patients by purposeful sampling method. Semistructured and in‐depth interviews were conducted with selected patients to collect data. Interviews continued until data saturation. Each interview was audio‐recorded and transcribed verbatim.

Results

In the interviews, 15 patients w

SUBMITTER: Amiri P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9617646 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature