NCT06236373
The Unmet Needs of Cancer Survivors in Ausl IRCCS Reggio Emilia
Recruiting · Not specified · University of Modena and Reggio Emilia · registry updated 2024-12-09
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This qualitative study seeks to explore the unmet needs of individuals who have recently undergone a cancer diagnosis and completed the acute phase of treatment. The primary objective is to utilize the experiences of patients, caregivers, and stakeholders to enhance the aftercare provided to cancer survivors. By delving into patient perceptions regarding unmet needs in cancer aftercare, the study aims to identify areas for redesigning and improving services to minimize these needs and ultimately enhance patient outcomes. Importantly, the investigation incorporates insights from patients, their caregivers, and stakeholders. The research will employ qualitative methods, specifically focus groups and interviews, to gather comprehensive perspectives from individuals in the Ausl IRCCS Reggio Emilia district who have completed treatment for breast, prostate, colorectal, thyroid, and multiple myeloma cancers. Including patients with diverse cancer types is crucial for capturing a broad spectrum of experiences. During data collection, both focus group discussions and interviews will be recorded in audio format and transcribed verbatim....
Inclusion
- Adult aged18 years or over.
- Individuals who have a history of breast, prostate, thyroid, colorectal, multiple myeloma or lymphoma cancer within the past years who have completed the acute phase of treatment, and are in follow-up or are receiving maintenance treatment;
- Caregivers for an individual who meets the above criteria, who are aged 18 years or over.
- Stakeholders for individual who meets the above criteria, who are aged 18 years or over.
Exclusion
- Individuals who do not wish to participate
- Individuals who do not understand and/or speak Italian
- Individuals with significant cognitive impairment, learning difficulty, or communication difficulty such that understanding the nature of the study, the interview questions, or participating in a focus group or an on-line or in-presence interview would not be practical.