Factors affecting the well-being of patients with thyroid cancer: results of a UK qualitative study
The experiences of TC patients can be challenging, with well-being influenced by treatment effects, psychological distress and the quality of support available. These findings suggest that enhanced patient education, emotional support and follow-up care may help improve well-being, although further research is needed to explore how best to implement such approaches.
Authors
- Jamie Harding (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6327-1364)
- Alicja Rogusz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7118-0665)
Institutions
- Northumbria University (GB)
- University of Sunderland (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-099254
- Primary Topic
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Northumbria University