Publications by authors named "Kristiaan Spronk"
Purpose: To explore the experiences of people caring for someone with cancer, while living in rural Australia, and the impact of the cancer-caring role on their well-being.
Method: Eighteen adults in regional or remote ('rural') Australia who cared for a person with cancer took part in semi-structured telephone interviews. Participants were aged 32-77 years and mainly female (66%).
Purpose: To summarise what is currently known about the psychosocial morbidity, experiences, and needs of people with cancer and their informal caregivers, who live in rural or regional areas of developed countries.
Methods: Eligible studies dating from August 2010 until May 2021 were identified through several online databases, including MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, and RURAL (Rural and Remote Health Database). Results were reported according to the PRISMA guidelines and the protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42020171764).
Article Synopsis
- The study explores effective strategies used by health workers to communicate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals about cancer and its treatment.
- Semi-structured interviews with 23 health professionals identified six key themes, including the importance of creating a safe environment and using specific communication techniques.
- The insights gained aim to improve interactions with the health system and enhance treatment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer patients.