Living with cancer and perception of care: Icelandic oncology outpatients, a qualitative study

• Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer
• Main Authors: Hjörleifsdottir, Elisabet, Rahm Hallberg, Ingalill, Gunnarsdottir, Elin Dianna, Bolmsjo, Ingrid Agren
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Springer 2008
• Subjects: Cancer and Oncology; outpatients; distress; cancer; coping; satisfaction; Handle The; Iceland
• Online Access: https://lup.lub.lu.se/record/1206573; https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-007-0333-9

Aim This qualitative study was set out to explore oncology outpatient experiences of having cancer, to illuminate coping strategies and to explore perceptions of care and service provided while treated for cancer. Materials and methods Thirty patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy were con...