Patient experiences with patient-led, home-based follow-up after curative treatment for colorectal cancer: a qualitative study.

Hidde SwartjesCharlotte J H AartsEsther Deuning-SmitHeleen A B VromenJ H W Hans de WiltJulien A M VosJosé A E Custers

Published in: BMJ open (2024)

According to patients, PHFU has great potential. However, PHFU may not be suitable for every CRC patient, and factors such as educational status, age and disease course should be taken into consideration. Patient and HCP have a shared responsibility to help successfully organise PHFU in practice.

Keyphrases

case report
end stage renal disease
healthcare
primary care
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
risk assessment
rectal cancer
combination therapy
patient reported