Exploring perceptual disparities: A study on the level of understanding of colorectal cancer care among patients and healthcare professionals
This study reveals significant differences in how cancer is perceived by HCPs and patients, particularly among those without disease control or undergoing palliative care. This highlights the importance of effective communication in addressing patients' needs and their psychological well-being.
Authors
- Jacqueline Connell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1665-1700)
- Jurjees Hasan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1956-8929)
- Francisca M. Marti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2647-5349)
- Lilly Simpson
- Daniel Anderson
- K. Kamposioras
- Saifee Mullamitha
- Joseph Williams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2955-1896)
- Marios Adamou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4303-664X)
- Panagiotis Ntellas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1708-3861)
- Tess Gillham
- Eleftherios Christodoulis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2803-1588)
- K. C. Lim
- Michael Braun
- Katerina Dadouli
- Mark Saunders
Institutions
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University of Huddersfield (GB)
- University of Thessaly (GR)
- Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (GB)
- University of Manchester (GB)
- Royal Marsden Hospital (GB)
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Colorectal Disease
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-025-05064-9
- Primary Topic
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Servier