Exploring patient experiences of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer
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- 作者：Kinta Beavera ; kbeaver@uclan.ac.uk" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Susan Williamsona ; Swilliamson2@uclan.ac.uk" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Jean Briggsb ; DRJ.Briggs@bfwhospitals.nhs.uk" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author
- 关键词：Breast cancer ; Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy ; Pre-operative chemotherapy ; Primary systemic therapy ; Patient experiences ; Qualitative ; Interviews
- 刊名：European Journal of Oncology Nursing
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：February 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：20
- 期：Complete
- 页码：77-86
- 全文大小：793 K
文摘
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Communicating information to patients about neo-adjuvant chemotherapy is complex.
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Studies examining patient experiences of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy are lacking.
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This study explored patient experiences and made recommendations for practice.
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Participants identified key times points when more information and support were required.
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Meeting needs can potentially prevent late referral to psychological services.