Healthcare providers' perspectives of the supportive care needs of women with advanced breast cancer in Ghana.
Cynthia Pomaa AkuokoShirley ChambersPatsy YatesPublished in: BMC women's health (2022)
Participants perceived that women who have advanced breast cancer in Ghana require ongoing information about their condition, treatments and related effects, as well as spiritual support and guidance particularly due to the fatalistic beliefs they often associate with the condition. Tailored supportive care interventions and services, which address the unique sociocultural circumstances for this cohort, are required. Additional research is needed to explore how multidisciplinary teams can work collaboratively to provide comprehensive support to women in addressing their needs.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- breast cancer risk
- quality improvement
- affordable care act
- palliative care
- physical activity
- pregnancy outcomes
- mental health
- depressive symptoms
- social support
- health information
- type diabetes
- insulin resistance
- pain management
- pregnant women
- smoking cessation
- health insurance
- metabolic syndrome