Exploring the End-of-Life Experiences of Advanced Cancer Patients from India
# Objective Paying attention to the socio-cultural characteristics of advanced cancer patients as they pass through the final stages of life can help healthcare professionals and mental health professionals assess the end-of-life experiences of terminally ill patients better. A comprehensive study...
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2022-06-01
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| description | # Objective
Paying attention to the socio-cultural characteristics of advanced cancer patients as they pass through the final stages of life can help healthcare professionals and mental health professionals assess the end-of-life experiences of terminally ill patients better. A comprehensive study of this population in the Indian context is helpful to devise individualized end-of-life care that aligns with their preferences and focuses on their comfort.
# Method
The dataset comprised information-rich cases of 10 advanced cancer patients from Bangalore, India, selected using the purposive sampling method. The semi-structured interviews with the participants were audio-recorded, transcribed, and translated. Identification of patterns and commonalities in the dataset helped generate codes. The codes were used to narrow down to overarching themes.
# Results
The standout themes were outlook on life, unfulfilled goals, end-of-life expectations, and death anxieties and attitudes to impending death.
# Significance of Results
The study highlights the psychosocial and cultural needs of the patients in end-of-life care. How advanced cancer patients long for psychological care from mental health professionals and empathy from their loved ones. This study argues for renewed attention on the socio-cultural characteristics of terminally ill patients to enhance individualized care through culturally-competent interventions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d304c6a9e7ee4fffaefde22e60f229032025-02-11T20:30:35ZengOpen Medical PublishingHealth Psychology Research2420-81242022-06-01102Exploring the End-of-Life Experiences of Advanced Cancer Patients from IndiaMaria WajidEslavath RajkumarJ Romate# Objective Paying attention to the socio-cultural characteristics of advanced cancer patients as they pass through the final stages of life can help healthcare professionals and mental health professionals assess the end-of-life experiences of terminally ill patients better. A comprehensive study of this population in the Indian context is helpful to devise individualized end-of-life care that aligns with their preferences and focuses on their comfort. # Method The dataset comprised information-rich cases of 10 advanced cancer patients from Bangalore, India, selected using the purposive sampling method. The semi-structured interviews with the participants were audio-recorded, transcribed, and translated. Identification of patterns and commonalities in the dataset helped generate codes. The codes were used to narrow down to overarching themes. # Results The standout themes were outlook on life, unfulfilled goals, end-of-life expectations, and death anxieties and attitudes to impending death. # Significance of Results The study highlights the psychosocial and cultural needs of the patients in end-of-life care. How advanced cancer patients long for psychological care from mental health professionals and empathy from their loved ones. This study argues for renewed attention on the socio-cultural characteristics of terminally ill patients to enhance individualized care through culturally-competent interventions.https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.36272 |
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| title | Exploring the End-of-Life Experiences of Advanced Cancer Patients from India |
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| title_short | Exploring the End-of-Life Experiences of Advanced Cancer Patients from India |
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| url | https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.36272 |
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