Experiences and preferences of patients visiting a head and neck oncology outpatient clinic: a qualitative study.

The objective of this study is to report on an in-depth evaluation of patient experiences and preferences at a Head and Neck Oncology outpatient clinic. A qualitative research design was used to determine the experiences and preferences of Head and Neck Cancer patients in an Oncology Outpatient Clinic, Maastricht University Medical Center, The Netherlands. Head and Neck Cancer Patients, treated for at least 6 months at the Oncology Clinic, were included.

Experiences and preferences of patients visiting an otorhinolaryngology outpatient clinic: a qualitative study.

Background: Patient-centred care has received considerable attention in the last few decades, but the patients' perspective remains underexposed. This study reports on an in-depth evaluation of patients' experiences and preferences at an otorhinolaryngology outpatient department.

Methods: Qualitative research was conducted on patients' experiences and preferences at an otorhinolaryngology outpatient department in an academic hospital.