The lived experience of existential distress among older Iranian adults with colorectal cancer: a qualitative study
Older Iranians with CRC endure layered existential suffering shaped by personal beliefs and sociocultural values. Findings guide supportive cancer care addressing existential and spiritual needs, alongside physical care, highlighting psychosocial dimensions for culturally informed interventions.
Authors
- Yadollah Abolfathi Momtaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1939-1470)
- Shahab Papi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9917-7364)
- Zhale Zandieh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6344-5259)
- Ahmad Delbari
- Parisa Khalili
Institutions
- Lorestan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Aging & Mental Health
- Published
- 2026-01-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2025.2612171
- Primary Topic
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00