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Using Mixed Methods for Evaluating an Integrative Approach to Cancer Care: A Case Study
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Objective To evaluate the impact of participating in an integrative cancer care program at the Centre for Integrated Healing in Vancouver, British Columbia, on patients' lifestyle, quality of life, and overall well-being. Study design A mixed-methods case study with a pre- and posttest design. No control group was utilized. Methods All new patients starting at the Centre for Integrated Healing between May and September of 2004 were invited to join the study. Forty-six of 77 new patients agreed to participate. Quantitative data measuring quality of life, social support, anxiety and depression, locus of control, and hope were assessed at baseline (pre-program start) and at 6 weeks and 5 months from the start of the program. Qualitative data in the form of focus groups and interviews were collected midway through the follow-up period to further explore program impacts. Results No statistically significant improvements or declines were noted on the quantitative measures between baseline and the 5-month follow-up point. The qualitative findings revealed a theme of patients' active engagement in their cancer care involving empowered decision making and creating personal change. Facilitators of active patient engagement in their own care from the integrative program included healing partnerships with practitioners, information and resources, managing the integration of complementary and conventional therapies, emotional support, and a sense of hope. Discussion This case study was a…
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- Authors
- Brazier, A., Cooke, K., & Moravan, V.
- Affiliations
- University of British Columbia (CA)
- Health Research Consultant
- BC Cancer Agency (CA)
- Corresponding author
- Brazier, Alison
- ORCID
- Moravan, Veronika
- Venue
- Integrative Cancer Therapies
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2008-03
- Volume
- 7
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 5-17
- ISSN
- 1534-7354 (ISSN-L)
- 1552-695X
- OpenAlex
- W2024522567
- Cited by
- 40
- References
- 25
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 2 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 1 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 5 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 4 · 2012: 1
- FWCI
- 13.55
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- gold
- doi.org
- Locations
- Integrative Cancer Therapies (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Lotte and John Hecht Memorial Foundation
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research
- Keywords
- integrative cancer care, complementary therapy, holistic care, patient engagement, quality of life, well-being, social support, anxiety and depression, locus of control, hope, patient empowerment, decision-making, program evaluation
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Complementary Therapies, British Columbia, Female, Patient Care, Health Status, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Neoplasms, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Quality Assurance, Health Care, Surveys and Questionnaires, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Focus Groups, Delivery of Health Care, Integrated, Qualitative Research
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