Professionals’ perspectives on caring for cancer patients with pre-existing severe mental disorders
Josefine Maria Bruun,
Pernille Andreassen,
Louise Elkjær Fløe
et al.
Abstract:INTRODUCTION. Cancer trajectories among patients with pre-existing severe mental disorders (SMD) are challenging and these pateints’ prognosis is poor. This study aimed at exploring barriers in cancer trajectories among patients with pre-existing SMD as experienced by Danish healthcare professionals. METHODS. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with healthcare professionals who were sampled by purposive sampling. Data were analysed using inductive qualitative content analysis. RESULTS. The participants… Show more
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