Abstract

Professionally or nonprofessionally led support groups have been recognized as a significant source of psychosocial support for cancer survivors. Participants will learn the reasons why Chinese cancer survivors left or did not attend a cancer support group in Toronto.

Authors

Tsorng-Yeh Lee

Author Details

Tsorng-Yeh Lee, PhD, School of Nursing, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sigma Membership

Lambda Pi at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Attendance, Cancer Support Groups, Cancer Survivors

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Why don't cancer survivors attend cancer support groups? A pilot study

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Professionally or nonprofessionally led support groups have been recognized as a significant source of psychosocial support for cancer survivors. Participants will learn the reasons why Chinese cancer survivors left or did not attend a cancer support group in Toronto.