An inquiry into the support needs of women treated with radiotherapy for cervical cancer

Other Titles

Supporting needs of cancer patients

Abstract

The study was conducted to explore the support needs of women treated for cervical cancer at an Academic hospital . Twenty-two qualitative interviews yielded three themes which are needs pertaining to information about disease and treatment,counseling throughout illness trajectory, and tangible support to ease travel to treatment site.Â

Authors

Annah Mosalo

Author Details

Annah Mosalo, MSN, B-Tech, RN, Department of Nursing Sciences, School of therapeutic sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Sigma Membership

Chi at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Cervical Cancer, Support, Treatment

Recommended Citation

Mosalo, Annah, "An inquiry into the support needs of women treated with radiotherapy for cervical cancer" (2018). INRC (Congress). 154.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/presentations_2018/154

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission