Expectations of treatment outcomes in patients with spinal metastases; what do we tell our patients? A qualitative study

Expectations of treatment outcomes in patients with spinal metastases; what do we tell our patients? A qualitative study

Abstract Background Realistic pre-treatment expectations are important and have been associated with post-treatment health related quality of life (HRQOL). Patient expectations are greatly influenced by physicians, as they are the primary resource for information. This study aimed to explore the com...

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Main Authors: Anne L. Versteeg, Roxanne Gal, Raphaele Charest-Morin, Jorrit-Jan Verlaan, Hester Wessels, Charles G. Fisher, Helena M. Verkooijen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Spinal metastases
Patient expectations
Health related quality of life
Patient physician communication
Qualitative research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-021-08993-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-021-08993-0

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