Adolescent and Young Adult Patients with Cancer: Perceptions of Care
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Adolescent and young adults with cancer (AYACs) face unique medical, psychosocial, and supportive care needs. The purpose of this study was to identify AYACs perceptions and expectations of cancer care services on and off treatment.
Methods
Semistructured interviews were conducted with 23 AYACs aged 19–38 years (13 on and 10 off treatment), who were receiving care at a comprehensive cancer center. Verbatim transcripts were created from audiotaped interviews and hand coded using inductive content analysis methodology.
Citation
LaRosa, K., Stern, M., Bleck, J., Lynn, C., Hudson, J., Reed, D., Quinn, G. P., & Donovan, K. (2017). Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients: Perceptions of care on and off treatment. Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, 6, 512-518. DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2017.0012