Information needs and preferences among rural cancer survivors in Queensland, Australia : A qualitative examination
| Autor: | Martelle Ford, Joanne F. Aitken, Jeff Dunn, Belinda C. Goodwin, Fiona Crawford-Williams, Suzanne K. Chambers |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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Rural Population
medicine.medical_specialty Information needs 1117 Public Health and Health Services 1402 Applied Economics 1605 Policy and Administration Cancer Survivors Nursing Neoplasms Reflexivity Survivorship curve medicine Humans Survivors rural health Information seeking Rural health Public health Australia Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Information processing health information cancer survivorship oncology qualitative Public Health Queensland Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 Thematic analysis Psychology |
| Zdroj: | Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Vol 46, Iss 1, Pp 81-86 (2022) |
| Popis: | ObjectiveThis study aimed to understand how cancer survivors in rural Queensland seek and receive information, as well as their preferences regarding the content and delivery of health-related information.MethodsThis study explored cancer survivors' experiences in seeking and comprehending health information using a qualitative descriptive approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 participants. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.ResultsTwo major themes and six sub-themes were identified including 1) information content and gaps - a) information about diagnosis and treatment, b) survivorship information gaps and c) practical support needs and 2) delivery and acceptance of information - a) sources of information, b) personalised information needs and c) information seeking or avoidance. Findings suggested that health information provision was inconsistent; survivors' attitudes towards seeking information varied greatly; and survivors' had difficulty processing information due to emotional distress.ConclusionThe role of the health professional is critical in providing information and support to rural cancer survivors. Information provided should be tailored to meet the needs and preferences of individuals taking into consideration demographic factors and attitudes. Implications for public health: The current findings imply that quality information provision after cancer treatment would facilitate improvements in satisfaction among rural cancer survivors. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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