French women's representations and experiences of the post-treatment management of breast cancer and their perception of the general practitioner's role in follow-up care: A qualitative study

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作者
Laporte, Catherine [1 ,2 ]
Vaure, Julie [1 ]
Bottet, Anne [1 ]
Eschalier, Benedicte [1 ]
Raineau, Clementine [3 ]
Pezet, Denis [4 ]
Vorilhon, Philippe [1 ,5 ]
机构
[1] Univ Auvergne, Dept Gen Med, Fac Med Clermont Ferrand, Clermont Ferrand, France
[2] Univ Auvergne, EA NPsy Sydo 7280, Clermont Ferrand, France
[3] Blaise Pascal Univ, Maison Sci Homme, Clermont Ferrand, France
[4] Univ Auvergne, Clermont Ferrand Hop Estaing, Univ Hosp,Serv Chirurg Digest, Inserm,U1071,Unite Oncol,UMR Unite, Clermont Ferrand, France
[5] Univ Auvergne, Clermont Univ, PEPRADE Perinatal Grossesse Environm PRAT Med & D, Clermont Ferrand, France
关键词
breast cancer survivors; general practitioner; post-treatment follow-up; qualitative research; SPECIALIST CARE; STATISTICS; INTERVIEWS; SURVIVORS; PATIENT; VIEWS;
D O I
10.1111/hex.12518
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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摘要
BackgroundIn France, the Cancer Plan II 2009-2013 was launched to improve post-cancer management and promote greater involvement of general practitioners (GPs) in follow-up care. ObjectivesWe investigated how women experienced the post-treatment management of breast cancer and perceived the role of the GP in follow-up care. DesignWe conducted a qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews with women with breast cancer in remission. The interviews were transcribed and analysed in accordance with the principles of thematic analysis. Setting and participantsWe interviewed 21 patients aged between 30 and 86. Eighteen breast cancer survivors were recruited from GP practices and five from a patients' association. ResultsFour themes emerged from the thematic analysis: that breast cancer is a life-changing event; how patients managed the effects of treatment; how patients viewed the future; and patients' expectations of their GP. Discussion and conclusionFrench survivors of breast cancer perceived the physical changes caused by their illness to impact their womanhood, leading to difficulties with sexual relations, a diminished sense of self and fears for the future. They felt abandoned at the end of treatment and desired support. They appreciated the ease of contacting their GP but considered follow-up care outside their remit. They agreed to be followed up by their GP, provided that they co-operated closely with a cancer specialist. This is in accordance with the French Cancer Plan II 2009-2013, which recommends greater involvement of GPs in a monitoring protocol shared with cancer specialists.
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页数:9
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