Table in the corner: a qualitative study of life situation and perspectives of the everyday lives of oesophageal cancer patients in palliative care

Table in the corner: a qualitative study of life situation and perspectives of the everyday lives of oesophageal cancer patients in palliative care

Abstract Background Incurable oesophageal cancer patients are often affected by existential distress and deterioration of quality of life. Knowledge about the life situation of this patient group is important to provide relevant palliative care and support. The purpose of this study is to illuminate...

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Main Authors: Louise Laursen, Mai Nanna Schønau, Heidi Maria Bergenholtz, Mette Siemsen, Merete Christensen, Malene Missel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Oesophageal cancer
Palliative care
Qualitative research
Patient perspective
Human dignity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12904-019-0445-2

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