Publications by authors named "Alexis Z Johnson"
Article Synopsis
- Cancer care is increasingly focusing on both oncological and palliative needs, highlighting the importance of relationships among patients, caregivers, and health providers.
- A study involved 30 interviews that identified how communication and relational dynamics influence coping with cancer, emphasizing the communal nature of the experience.
- Key themes included support, presence, perspective-taking, and reframing hope, revealing that different stakeholders perceive their experiences of cancer as communal or isolated, which has implications for education and palliative care interventions.
