Information and Support for Patients Throughout the Radiation Therapy Treatment Pathway

Leech, Michelle; Coffey, Mary

doi:10.5772/35825

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“…This could be explained by HCPs providing information that they think is important, instead of checking what the AYA finds important 41 . In addition, this problem may be greater in this specific patient group due to the age difference between AYAs and HCPs (range 24–62 years), which appears to complicate communication between them 42,43 . Furthermore, previous research has shown that many HCPs experience difficulties in communicating and connecting with AYAs, 44 which could indicate that during the consultations, the needed topics are therefore not discussed.…”

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“…41 In addition, this problem may be greater in this specific patient group due to the age difference between AYAs and HCPs (range 24–62 years), which appears to complicate communication between them. 42 , 43 Furthermore, previous research has shown that many HCPs experience difficulties in communicating and connecting with AYAs, 44 which could indicate that during the consultations, the needed topics are therefore not discussed. It is important that HCPs are attentive to the patient's preferences and that they realize the urgency to guide AYAs so that AYAs are satisfied with the usage of appropriate online information and eHealth possibilities.…”

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AYAs' online information and eHealth needs: A comparison with healthcare professionals' perceptions

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confidence: 95%