Abstract
Purpose: The objective of this study was to explore the experiences and side-effects of breast cancer patients on chemotherapy in Malaysia. Participants and methods: Purposive sampling of 36 breast cancer patients who have completed chemotherapy and agreed to participate in semi-structured in-depth interviews. A constant comparative method and thematic analysis were used to analyze the interviews. Results: Data were categorized into six main themes: know nothing of chemotherapy; fear of chemotherapy; patients’ beliefs in alternative treatments; symptom management; staying healthy after chemotherapy; and concerns of patients after chemotherapy. Conclusion: Despite complaints about the bad experiences of their chemotherapy-induced side-effects, these patients still managed to complete the entire course of chemotherapy. Moreover, there is a need for a clinical pharmacy service in the oncology clinic setting in Malaysia in order to provide relevant information to help patients understand the chemotherapy received.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1955-1964 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Patient Preference and Adherence |
| Volume | 12 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |
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Keywords
- Breast cancer
- Chemotherapy
- Clinical pharmacy service
- Malaysia
- Semi-structured interview
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous)
- Health Policy
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A qualitative study among breast cancer patients on chemotherapy : Experiences and side-effects. / Nies, Yong Hui; Mhd Ali, Adliah; Abdullah, Norlia; Islahudin, Farida Hanim; Mohamed Shah, Noraida.
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AU - Nies, Yong Hui
AU - Mhd Ali, Adliah
AU - Abdullah, Norlia
AU - Islahudin, Farida Hanim
AU - Mohamed Shah, Noraida
PY - 2018/1/1
Y1 - 2018/1/1
N2 - Purpose: The objective of this study was to explore the experiences and side-effects of breast cancer patients on chemotherapy in Malaysia. Participants and methods: Purposive sampling of 36 breast cancer patients who have completed chemotherapy and agreed to participate in semi-structured in-depth interviews. A constant comparative method and thematic analysis were used to analyze the interviews. Results: Data were categorized into six main themes: know nothing of chemotherapy; fear of chemotherapy; patients’ beliefs in alternative treatments; symptom management; staying healthy after chemotherapy; and concerns of patients after chemotherapy. Conclusion: Despite complaints about the bad experiences of their chemotherapy-induced side-effects, these patients still managed to complete the entire course of chemotherapy. Moreover, there is a need for a clinical pharmacy service in the oncology clinic setting in Malaysia in order to provide relevant information to help patients understand the chemotherapy received.
AB - Purpose: The objective of this study was to explore the experiences and side-effects of breast cancer patients on chemotherapy in Malaysia. Participants and methods: Purposive sampling of 36 breast cancer patients who have completed chemotherapy and agreed to participate in semi-structured in-depth interviews. A constant comparative method and thematic analysis were used to analyze the interviews. Results: Data were categorized into six main themes: know nothing of chemotherapy; fear of chemotherapy; patients’ beliefs in alternative treatments; symptom management; staying healthy after chemotherapy; and concerns of patients after chemotherapy. Conclusion: Despite complaints about the bad experiences of their chemotherapy-induced side-effects, these patients still managed to complete the entire course of chemotherapy. Moreover, there is a need for a clinical pharmacy service in the oncology clinic setting in Malaysia in order to provide relevant information to help patients understand the chemotherapy received.
KW - Breast cancer
KW - Chemotherapy
KW - Clinical pharmacy service
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KW - Semi-structured interview
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