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Exploring the cancer patients' experiences during external radiotherapy: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative and quantitative evidence

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dc.contributor.authorGrilo, Ana Monteiro
dc.contributor.authorSantos, Bárbara
dc.contributor.authorBaptista, Inês
dc.contributor.authorMonsanto, Fátima
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-20T18:58:08Z
dc.date.available2024-05-20T00:30:15Z
dc.date.issued2021-06
dc.description.abstractPurpose: To investigate the subjective experience of adult cancer patients undergoing external radiotherapy and provide evidence for better practices in radiotherapy services. Methods: A systematic review was performed according to the PRISMA Statement Guidelines. Qualitative and mixed studies were identified through five electronic databases (CINAHL, PsychINFO, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science), between March and April 2020, using defined criteria. Methodological quality assessment was conducted, and the data integrated into a thematic synthesis. Results: Of the 886 studies identified, 13 met our inclusion criteria. Patients' experiences were described into four main themes: (1) Time, (2) Physical Environment, (3) Treatment Concerns, and (4) Radiotherapy Team. Time refers to waiting time and treatment time; Physical Environment states temperature in the treatment room and equipment; Treatment Concerns included side effects, daily activities, positioning and immobilization and treatment preparation (e.g., bladder filling); radiotherapy team comprised patients support; response to patients needs and recognized team. The generating analytical phase of thematic analysis allowed us to recognize that the effectiveness of the radiotherapy team operates as a facilitator of the patients' experience. In contrast, time in the waiting room, the treatment preparation when is required, and the positioning and immobilization, specifically for the neck and head patients, act as barriers. Conclusion: Four distinct themes were identified to be positively and negatively associated with patients' experience during external radiotherapy. The evidence provides valuable recommendations to improved radiotherapy services organization, as well as to the delivery of more patient-centered care adjusted to the concerns and needs of patients.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationGrilo AM, Santos B, Baptista I, Monsanto F. Exploring the cancer patients' experiences during external radiotherapy: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative and quantitative evidence. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2021;52:101965.pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.ejon.2021.101965pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/13378
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherElsevierpt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversionhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1462388921000715?via%3Dihubpt_PT
dc.subjectCancer patientpt_PT
dc.subjectExternal radiotherapypt_PT
dc.subjectBarrierspt_PT
dc.subjectExperiencept_PT
dc.subjectFacilitatorspt_PT
dc.subjectThematic synthesispt_PT
dc.titleExploring the cancer patients' experiences during external radiotherapy: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative and quantitative evidencept_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.startPage101965pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleEuropean Journal of Oncology Nursingpt_PT
oaire.citation.volume52pt_PT
rcaap.rightsopenAccesspt_PT
rcaap.typearticlept_PT

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