Experiential group work for cancer patients shaped by experiences of participants during group intervention.

Cancer tends to have an impact on a person's psychological and social well-being. Group work is one approach that can help manage the psychosocial impact of cancer. Group interventions for people living with cancer have existed for a number of decades with a majority of them adopting the cognitive-behavioral approach.

Healthcare Needs of Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in Singapore: A patient-centred qualitative study from multiple perspectives.

Background: One challenge for those who manage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is to understand patients' needs.

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the needs of Singapore ALS patients from their perspective as well as that of their caregivers and healthcare professionals in order to develop a template for better services.

Methods: A cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted, with one-to-one interviews and focus group discussions.

Understanding the concept of a "good death" among bereaved family caregivers of cancer patients in Singapore.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the concept of a good death from the perspectives of both the dying person and the family caregiver, as perceived by bereaved family caregivers of advanced cancer patients.

Method: The data were gathered from five focus group discussions and one face-to-face qualitative interview conducted over 8 months among 18 bereaved family caregivers recruited from a local hospice. The transcripts of the focus groups and the interview were entered into NVivo Version 8 and were analyzed using the thematic approach.