Mental health in people living with and beyond colorectal cancer: A patient-oriented constructivist grounded theory.

Vicki ChengHelen McTaggart-Cowan Jonathan M LoreeRachel A MurphyMikaela BarnesHaydn BechtholdNorman JansenMary A De Vera

Published in: Cancer medicine (2024)

Our theory provides insight into the mental health experiences of patients with CRC across phases of the CRC care continuum. Understanding patients' emotional and cognitive-behavioral responses and care experiences can help identify opportunities to integrate mental health into CRC care.

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