"Being ill was the easy part": exploring cancer survivors' reactions to perceived challenges in engaging with primary healthcare.
Lars GarpenhagAnders HallingSusanna CallingLinn RosellAnna-Maria LarssonPublished in: International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being (2024)
The findings highlight negative patient experiences. They have implications for the organization of care for cancer survivors as they indicate a need for more efficient post-treatment coordination between cancer specialist care and PHC providers, as well as increased support for patients leaving primary cancer treatment.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- palliative care
- end stage renal disease
- young adults
- ejection fraction
- mental health
- chronic kidney disease
- childhood cancer
- quality improvement
- prognostic factors
- physical activity
- papillary thyroid
- peritoneal dialysis
- depressive symptoms
- pain management
- social support
- patient reported outcomes
- health insurance