Adriane Kamulegeya1, Damalie Nakanjako2, Jackson Orem3, Harriet Mayanja-Kizza2. 1. Department of Dentistry, Oral maxillofacial unit, School of Health Sciences, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda. adrianek55@gmail.com. 2. Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda. 3. Uganda Cancer Institute, Kampala, Uganda.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Research on the management of complications of chemotherapy is important in facilitating the growing approaches to individualized patient management. Hence the need to document patient's perspectives about chemotherapy-induced mucositis and the support they need from cancer care teams. METHODS: We carried out a qualitative study using in-depth interviews (IDI) and focus group discussions (FGD). We collected patient's experiences on chemotherapy-induced mucositis by conducting 5 FGD and 13 IDIs. RESULTS: One glaring improvement that we need to make is the provision of information and counseling before, during, and after chemotherapy. Additionally, we need to explore inexpensive mucositis preventive strategies to aid our patients as they undergo treatment. CONCLUSION: As a country, we must move away from taking cancer patients' needs as those of common tropical diseases. This will allow us to provide that extra help needed outside the usual diagnosis and administration of medication.
BACKGROUND: Research on the management of complications of chemotherapy is important in facilitating the growing approaches to individualized patient management. Hence the need to document patient's perspectives about chemotherapy-induced mucositis and the support they need from cancer care teams. METHODS: We carried out a qualitative study using in-depth interviews (IDI) and focus group discussions (FGD). We collected patient's experiences on chemotherapy-induced mucositis by conducting 5 FGD and 13 IDIs. RESULTS: One glaring improvement that we need to make is the provision of information and counseling before, during, and after chemotherapy. Additionally, we need to explore inexpensive mucositis preventive strategies to aid our patients as they undergo treatment. CONCLUSION: As a country, we must move away from taking cancerpatients' needs as those of common tropical diseases. This will allow us to provide that extra help needed outside the usual diagnosis and administration of medication.
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Cancer; Chemotherapy side effects; Oral mucositis
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