The Cancer Stories Project: narratives of encounters with cancer in Aotearoa, New Zealand

Abstract

It is anticipated that this project will contribute to a greater understanding of the factors that might empower people in their cancer journey. An empowerment lens, that asks how those affected by cancer may be further enabled at an individual, family/whānau, employer and healthcare professional level may be useful in assisting people navigate and manage their cancer.

Perceived employer‐related barriers and facilitators for work participation of cancer survivors: A systematic review of employers' and survivors' perspectives

“…In 2 instances, 2 studies described results using the same data, but both described supplementary barriers and facilitators and were therefore included . This resulted in a total of 47 studies, describing 45 different populations . Most studies were conducted in European ( n = 25) or North‐American ( n = 15) countries.…”

What Do Chaplains Do: The Views of Palliative Care Physicians, Nurses, and Social Workers

“…It is well accepted that attention to spiritual concerns is a core dimension of palliative care. 1,2 Research suggests that religion and spirituality are important to palliative patients [3][4][5][6] and integral to their coping with illness. [7][8][9] Failure to meet spiritual needs is associated with patients reporting lower ratings of quality and satisfaction with care, 10 poor quality of life, 4 and end-of-life despair.…”

Improving outcomes in cancer diagnosis, prevention and control: barriers, facilitators and the need for health literacy in Ibadan Nigeria

“…Our data show houses of worship represent a potential resource in cancer prevention that is yet to be fully annexed in cancer prevention. Encouraging community action in cancer prevention is effective in combatting health related stigma .…”