Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to explore how men with advanced lung cancer form perceptions of their illness in everyday life and how this influences perceptions about rehabilitation.
METHODS: Constructivist grounded theory principles guided the collection and analysis of data from in-depth interviews with 10 men with advanced lung cancer.
RESULTS: The findings show that the men's illness perception was fluid, contextual and formed by interrelated factors. Engaging in daily activities and maintaining everyday life was a strong influence on their illness perception.
CONCLUSION: In order to make rehabilitation relevant to men with lung cancer, consideration should be given to how the men's everyday lives may be incorporated into the service provision.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | e13751 |
| Pages (from-to) | e13751 |
| Journal | European Journal of Cancer Care |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Early online date | 16 Nov 2022 |
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| Publication status | Published - Nov 2022 |
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