An Exploratory Study into the Experience of Health Care Professionals Caring for Adolescents and Young Adults with Incurable Cancer
Title
An Exploratory Study into the Experience of Health Care Professionals Caring for Adolescents and Young Adults with Incurable Cancer
Creator
Berger I; Thompson K; Joubert L
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Publisher
Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology.
Date
2019
Subject
adolescent; adult; article; Australia; cancer center; challenges; enablers; exploratory research; health care personnel; health care professionals; human; incurable disease; multidisciplinary; semi structured interview; young adult
Description
Adolescents and young adults 15 to 25 years of age with incurable cancer are a unique patient group. There is growing evidence of the emotionally taxing nature of this work, yet limited understanding of the health care professional experience across professional disciplines. This exploratory study, comprising in-depth semistructured interviews, undertaken at a major cancer center in Melbourne, Australia, describes the challenges facing health care professionals and the factors enabling them to deliver care with greater confidence. The findings provide a platform for further research with key recommendations to enhance the delivery of care to young people with a life-limiting cancer diagnosis.
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Oncology 2019 List
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Citation
Berger I; Thompson K; Joubert L, “An Exploratory Study into the Experience of Health Care Professionals Caring for Adolescents and Young Adults with Incurable Cancer,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed September 21, 2023, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/16932.