Non-use of cancer information services among people experiencing cancer in Ireland.

Autor: Sheridan A; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland. Electronic address: ann.sheridan@ucd.ie., Kemple M; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland., Hyde A; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland., Fox P; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland., Furlong E; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland., Coughlan B; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland., Bell M; Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services, Harold's Cross, Dublin, Ireland., Naughton C; School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland., Carberry S; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland., Drennan J; School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society [Eur J Oncol Nurs] 2020 Feb; Vol. 44, pp. 101700. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Dec 06.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2019.101700
Abstrakt: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the reasons for non-use of a national cancer society's cancer information services among people experiencing cancer.
Method: This study used a qualitative design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a total of 17 participants who had not previously utilised the Cancer Society's information services. Data were analysed using Thematic Analysis.
Results: The key themes to emerge from the date were 'living in the here and now' and 'awareness of the Cancer Society'. For most participants, not utilising cancer information services was a means of coping with the initial diagnosis and the impact of treatment. Those who progressed to being ready to seek information identified the multi-disciplinary team as the primary source of trusted information, with particular mention of cancer nurse specialists. For participants with children, their role as a parent was central in how they managed their diagnosis. The majority of participants lacked awareness of the range of services provided by the Cancer Society.
Conclusions: Reasons for non-use of cancer information services were identified as: readiness to seek information and a lack of knowledge of the Cancer Societies' services. Cancer information services need to continue make a concerted effort to enhance visibility and awareness of its services to optimise patient engagement.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest No conflict of Interest declared.
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