Abstract:Objectives: To explore the early responses of young oral cancer patients in Scotland to the symptoms of their emerging condition, to understand the ways they seek help and to inquire into delay caused by not recognising symptoms associated with cancer.
Setting: The survey was carried out in Maggie's Centres or in patients' own homes in Glasgow and Edinburgh among young patients diagnosed with oral cancer in the three years (2004-7) before the study.
Methods: This study employed qualitative methods. Data were c… Show more
“…Further research into people's careseeking about oral health would provide a useful addition to policymakers' and practitioners' understanding of their needs. 13 Grant et al 14 Pau et al 15 Anderson & Thomas 16 Finch et al 17 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In-depth analysis of the fi ndings of the presented qualitative studies may be Table 1 Details of studies and researchers' interpretations of people's subjective perceptions about oral health-related care-seeking Studies and interpretations Scott et al 13 Grant et al 14 Pau et al 15 Anderson & Thomas 16 Finch et al 17 Study A UK dental teaching hospital emergency clinic.…”
Section: Advancing the Qualitative Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Self-resolving Self-care before 'bothering' the dentist Symptom reinterpretation The GP/pharmacist understands 13 Grant et al 14 Pau et al 15 Anderson & Thomas 16 Finch et al 17 Study objective To explore how patients arrive at their decision to seek help for potentially malignant oral symptoms.…”
Section: Beliefs About Symptomsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Studies and interpretations Scott et al 13 Grant et al 14 Pau et al 15 Anderson & Thomas 16 Finch et al 17 …”
Section: Table 1 Details Of Studies and Researchers' Interpretations mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Empty cells -no relevant information in this paper about the specifi c care-seeking factor. 13 Grant et al 14 Pau et al 15 Anderson & Thomas 16 Finch et al 17 Knowledge of, and provision of, dental care services…”
“…Further research into people's careseeking about oral health would provide a useful addition to policymakers' and practitioners' understanding of their needs. 13 Grant et al 14 Pau et al 15 Anderson & Thomas 16 Finch et al 17 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In-depth analysis of the fi ndings of the presented qualitative studies may be Table 1 Details of studies and researchers' interpretations of people's subjective perceptions about oral health-related care-seeking Studies and interpretations Scott et al 13 Grant et al 14 Pau et al 15 Anderson & Thomas 16 Finch et al 17 Study A UK dental teaching hospital emergency clinic.…”
Section: Advancing the Qualitative Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Self-resolving Self-care before 'bothering' the dentist Symptom reinterpretation The GP/pharmacist understands 13 Grant et al 14 Pau et al 15 Anderson & Thomas 16 Finch et al 17 Study objective To explore how patients arrive at their decision to seek help for potentially malignant oral symptoms.…”
Section: Beliefs About Symptomsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Studies and interpretations Scott et al 13 Grant et al 14 Pau et al 15 Anderson & Thomas 16 Finch et al 17 …”
Section: Table 1 Details Of Studies and Researchers' Interpretations mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Empty cells -no relevant information in this paper about the specifi c care-seeking factor. 13 Grant et al 14 Pau et al 15 Anderson & Thomas 16 Finch et al 17 Knowledge of, and provision of, dental care services…”
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