Publications by authors named "Miriam Sleven"

The purpose of the current study was to describe the experiences of older women receiving a diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer. Thematic analysis informed by techniques from constructivist grounded theory was used to analyze interviews with 54 women aged ≥65 years an average of 19.6 months after diagnosis.

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Objective: Suboptimal adherence with endocrine treatment for breast cancer is influenced by a number of factors but remains poorly understood. We sought to describe the prior knowledge about and expectations of breast cancer treatments among older women retrospecting on their diagnosis and treatment.

Methods: Thematic analysis was used to systematically analyze data obtained with face-to-face, open-ended interviews conducted with 54 women who had filled at least one prescription for an aromatase inhibitor.

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Background: It remains unclear how information about aromatase inhibitors (AI) impacts women's decision-making about persistence with endocrine therapy.

Purpose: To describe and compare how women treated for primary early stage breast cancer either persisting or not persisting with an AI received, interpreted, and acted upon AI-related information.

Design: Thematic analysis was used to sort and compare the data into the most salient themes.

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Background: Cancer survivors transitioning from active treatment to posttreatment may lack critical support and information about their posttreatment care. Support groups have the potential to address this gap.

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe how breast cancer survivors 65 years and older perceived professionally led, in-person support groups.

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