An Inquiry Into the Support Needs of Women Treated With Radiotherapy for Cervical Cancer
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Annah Mosalo, MSN, B-Tech, RN, Department of Nursing Sciences, School of therapeutic sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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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.
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Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | N/A |
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Keywords | Cervical Cancer; Support; Treatment |
Name | 29th International Nursing Research Congress |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
Location | Melbourne, Australia |
Date | 2018 |
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