Next-of-kin involvement in improving hospital cancer care quality and safety – a qualitative cross-case study as basis for theory development

Abstract Background Next-of-kin are an extension of healthcare professionals in all stages of cancer care. They offer care activities such as interpretations of symptoms, and reporting of negative or adverse effects of treatment, without any professional knowledge or skills. Their participation is o...

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Main Authors: Inger Johanne Bergerød, Bjørnar Gilje, Geir S. Braut, Siri Wiig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3141-7