A mixed-method study into quality of life for bladder cancer patients.
A diagnosis of cancer can come as a shock to patients, and the fear it engenders can have a powerful impact on quality of life, even if the prognosis is good. This research posed qualitative and quantitative questions to a group of patients, and revealed issues that might help nurses improve the way they care for and educate these patients to improve their quality of life.
Williams-Cox
Denise
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Continence Division, Coloplast Ltd, Peterborough.
D000283:Administration, Intravesical; D000368:Aged; D000477:Alkylating Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001500:BCG Vaccine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017281:Cost of Illness; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016685:Mitomycin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011788:Quality of Life; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*
D000477:Alkylating Agents; D001500:BCG Vaccine; D016685:Mitomycin