Using patients' views to enhance information and support provided following diagnosis of cancer

Mary Jo Thompson, Jerome Marley, W.George Kernohan

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Abstract

[in brief] This paper reports on a questionnaire study to elicit patients' views of information and support available and to determine what improvements they suggest. Despite a general satisfaction, there were gaps in terms of communication and on interprofessional referral procedures. There was a call for more cancer specific information
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)47-54
Number of pages8
JournalThe All Ireland Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Volume2
Issue number9
Publication statusPublished (in print/issue) - 28 Feb 2003

Bibliographical note

Paper is associated with dissertation completed by first author under supervision and guidance of co-authors

Keywords

  • support needs
  • information access
  • cancer care
  • informational needs
  • cancer
  • sources of information
  • information centre

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