A qualitative study exploring the experience of the partners of cancer survivors and their views on the role of primary care.

Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Eike AdamsEila Watson

Abstract

The partners of cancer survivors may experience distress, anxiety, fear and uncertainty whilst also caring for and supporting a partner who is ill. As they concentrate on the cancer survivor's needs, their own needs may remain unaddressed. Primary care staff may be well placed to support partners as they are generally accessible and may have a better knowledge of the patient's background and family relationships. However, their current involvement in the cancer survivor's and partner's cancer-related care is unclear. This study aimed to describe the experience of the partners of cancer survivors in dealing with cancer-related issues in the first 3 years post-diagnosis, their use of primary care services in relation to these issues and the barriers in doing so and their views on the role that primary care could potentially play in supporting them as carers during this period. Semi-structured interviews with 22 partners of cancer survivors diagnosed within the last 3 years and recruited through six GP practices in the Thames Valley Region of the UK were analysed using the 'framework' approach to thematic analysis. Three issues were identified as of particular concern to partners: providing practical support, providing emotional s...Continue Reading

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Dec 9, 2015·European Journal of Oncology Nursing : the Official Journal of European Oncology Nursing Society·Naomi White, Emily Newman
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