Women’s experience of the health information process involving a digital information tool before commencing radiation therapy for breast cancer: a deductive interview study

Abstract Background Individuals undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer frequently request information before, throughout and after the treatment as a means to reduce distress. Nevertheless, the provision of information to meet individuals needs from their level of health literacy is often ov...

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Published in:	BMC Health Services Research
Main Authors:	Annika Grynne, Josefin Wångdahl, Sofi Fristedt, Frida Smith, Maria Browall
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-08-01
Subjects:	Breast cancer Health information process Digital information tool Radiation therapy
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09837-2

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