Addressing challenges in information-provision: a qualitative study among oncologists and women with advanced breast cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a need for more insight into how to address challenges of information-provision for women with advanced breast cancer. We aimed to explore oncologists' and patients' views on (i) the challenges of information-provision, and (ii) possible strategies to address these challenges, meanwhile (iii) exploring the possible facilitating role of positive expectations and empathy.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were held with oncologists (n = 10) and women with advanced breast cancer (n = 14). Principles of Thematic Analysis were followed, with two researchers analyzing transcribed data, supported by Atlas.ti software.

Results

Taken together the data from oncologists and patients, we found that when communicating with patients with advanced cancer, oncolo

SUBMITTER: van Vliet LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8442372 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature