| Literature DB >> 24611460 |
Lindsey Ann Martin1, Jennifer Moye, Richard L Street, Aanand D Naik.
Abstract
This study assessed the biopsychosocial impact of cancer on Veteran older adult survivors by garnering their accounts of their illness experiences. A narrative analysis of 73 cancer diagnosis and treatment stories reveals five “paths” Veterans are taking 18 months postdiagnosis. These paths indicate that cancer survivorship cannot be conceptualized as a one-size-fits-all experience but rather is a process of Veterans understanding and making sense of the effects of cancer on their lives. Our future goal is to develop a screening tool to help clinicians identify a patient's “path" to tailor survivorship care to meet specific needs.Entities:
Keywords: Veterans; cancer care; cancer survivorship; illness narratives; older adults; qualitative; quality of life
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24611460 PMCID: PMC4350369 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2014.897782
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Psychosoc Oncol ISSN: 0734-7332