Prognostic awareness and prognostic information preferences among advanced cancer patients in Kenya
Hussein Elias,
Semra Ozdemir,
Joann Bairavi
et al.
Abstract:Background: Cancer is the third leading cause of death in Kenya. Yet, little is known about prognostic awareness and preferences for prognostic information.Aim: To assess the prevalence of prognostic awareness and preference for prognostic information among advanced cancer patients in Kenya.Setting: Outpatient medical oncology and palliative care clinics and inpatient medical and surgical wards of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret, Kenya.Methods: The authors surveyed 207 adults with advanced… Show more
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