Coping with the unthinkable: A qualitative metasynthesis of patients’ experiences with incurable cancer
The study highlighted the coping experiences, expectations, and problems faced by patients with incurable cancer, aiming to make their needs more visible in public healthcare. The findings can help healthcare sectors design better services and support for these patients and their families.
Authors
- Juho T. Lehto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8519-7372)
- Mira Palonen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9865-8772)
- Anu Viitala (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6832-5456)
- Päivi Åstedt‐Kurki
Institutions
- Tampere University of Applied Sciences (FI)
- Tampere University Hospital (FI)
- Tampere University (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Oncology Nursing
- Published
- 2025-03-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102876
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76
Funders
- Tays