The experiences and decision making of patients with incurable cancer and health literacy difficulties
In order to support patients with incurable cancer and health literacy difficulties to become involved in decisions about their care, we must address the emotional, social and informational challenges they face. Recommendations for achieving this include addressing peoples' emotional needs, facilitating control over information, developing a partnership, involving others, and organisational changes.
Authors
- Sally Wheelwright (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0657-2483)
- Amélie Harle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7743-9626)
- Chloe E. Holden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4656-101X)
- Richard Wagland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1825-7587)
Institutions
- Brighton and Sussex Medical School (GB)
- University of Southampton (GB)
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-10-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309104
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.55