A thematic exploration of patient and radiation therapist solutions to improve comfort during radiotherapy: A qualitative study

QR Code

A thematic exploration of patient and radiation therapist solutions to improve comfort during radiotherapy: A qualitative study

Purpose: Patients undergoing radiotherapy are positioned to restrict motion, ensuring treatment accuracy. Immobilisation can be uncomfortable which may impact treatment accuracy. Therapeutic radiographers (TR) are responsible for managing patient comfort, yet there is little evidence to guide practi...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Goldsworthy, S., Latour, Jos, Palmer, S., McNair, H.A., Cramp, M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	2023
Subjects:	Comfort solutions Interventions Interviews Patient experiences Qualitative Radiotherapy Adult Humans Qualitative Research United Kingdom Allied Health Personnel Adaptation, Psychological Communication
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/94010

Similar Items

Patient and therapeutic radiographer experiences of comfort during the radiotherapy pathway: A qualitative study
by: Goldsworthy, S., et al.
Published: (2023)

Identifying core components of a radiotherapy comfort intervention package using nominal group technique
by: Goldsworthy, S., et al.
Published: (2023)

Participants' use of enacted scenes in research interviews: a method for reflexive analysis in health and social care
by: James, Deborah M., et al.
Published: (2016)

Participants’ use of enacted scenes in research interviews: a method for reflexive analysis in health and social care
by: James, Deborah M., et al.
Published: (2016)

‘You learn to smile with your eyes’, exploring the impact of enhanced personal protective equipment on primary care dental practitioners in the UK: An interpretative phenomenological study
by: Legge, A.R., et al.
Published: (2023)

Against the odds: A case study of technology acceptance and successful IS implementation in the community health sector
by: Schaper, Louise, et al.
Published: (2005)

‘What’s Up Doc?’ An Exploratory Study Investigating the Emotional Labour and its Potential Impact on the Emotional Wellbeing on General Practitioners in a Primary Care Setting
by: Farooqi, Maheen
Published: (2020)

Supporting patients with low health literacy: what role do radiation therapists play?
by: Smith, S., et al.
Published: (2013)

A comparative study of Executive Remuneration practices within the United States and United Kingdom
by: Martinez-Atkinson, Daniel
Published: (2006)

What the curtains do not shield: A phenomenological exploration of patient-witnessed resuscitation in hospital. Part 1: patients' experiences
by: Fiori, M., et al.
Published: (2022)

Exploring the links between technology acceptance and use and the attainment of individual and organisational goals: A case study in the community health sector
by: Schaper, Louise, et al.
Published: (2005)

“I'm thrilled that you see that”: guiding parents to see success in interactions with children with deafness and autistic spectrum disorder
by: Pilnick, Alison, et al.
Published: (2013)

What the curtains do not shield: A phenomenological exploration of patient-witnessed resuscitation in hospital. Part 2: Healthcare professionals' experiences
by: Fiori, M., et al.
Published: (2022)

Experiences of acute pain in children who present to a healthcare facility for treatment: a systematic review of qualitative evidence.
by: Pope, Nicole, et al.
Published: (2017)

Teaching computer-assisted qualitative data analysis to a large cohort of undergraduate students
by: Roberts, Lynne, et al.
Published: (2013)

Importance of Music for Pakistani Youth
by: Rana, S., et al.
Published: (2011)

PR Career Progression - Bridging the gap between traditional research and industry perception
by: Wolf, Katharina
Published: (2006)

PR career progression - bridging the gap between traditional research and industry perception
by: Wolf, Katharina
Published: (2006)

Ethics in Qualitative Research
by: Orb, Angelica, et al.
Published: (2001)

The ‘‘Ins’’ and ‘‘Outs’’ of Physical Activity Policy Implementation: Inadequate Capacity,Inappropriate Outcome Measures, and Insufficient Funds
by: Howie, Erin, et al.
Published: (2014)

Gynaecological Cancers in India: The Less Heard Perspectives of Healthcare Providers
by: Subbiah, Kalyani, et al.
Published: (2023)

A multiple timepoint pre-post evaluation of a ‘sexual respect’ dvd to improve competence in discussing sex with patients with disability
by: Dyer, Kerry, et al.
Published: (2015)

Defeat of the People’s Army?: the 2015 British general election and the UK Independence Party (UKIP)
by: Cutts, David, et al.
Published: (2017)

America, Brexit and the security of Europe
by: Rees, Wyn
Published: (2017)

Reasons for presenteeism in nurses working in geriatric settings: a qualitative study
by: Fiorini, Luke Anthony, et al.
Published: (2018)

Beyond the qualitative–quantitative distinction: Some innovative methods for business and management research
by: Krivokapic-Skoko, B., et al.
Published: (2011)

An investigation into methods and concepts of qualitative research in information system research.
by: A. Jabar, Marzanah, et al.
Published: (2009)

Patient and provider perceptions of the relationship between alcohol use and TB and readiness for treatment: a qualitative study in South Africa
by: Kulkarni, S., et al.
Published: (2024)

Developing and evaluating interventions for women firesetters in high secure mental healthcare
by: Annesley, Phyllis, et al.
Published: (2017)

“Having diabetes shouldn’t stop them”: healthcare professionals’ perceptions of physical activity in children with Type 1 diabetes
by: Quirk, Helen, et al.
Published: (2015)

Port resilience: a primer
by: Grainger, Andrew, et al.
Published: (2014)

Hedging using Derivatives: A Study of Non-Financial Firms in the UK
by: Smith, Christopher
Published: (2006)

Taking the pulse of UK construction project managers' health: Influence of job demands, job control and social support on psychological wellbeing
by: Love, Peter, et al.
Published: (2005)

Reasons for participating and not participating in a e-health workplace physical activity intervention
by: Bardus, Marco, et al.
Published: (2014)

Coming of Age: Affiliate Member Profile and Participation in the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
by: Astley, C., et al.
Published: (2007)

African Hut model of health: a framework for improving African migrant health in Aotearoa/New Zealand
by: Badu, Emmanuel, et al.
Published: (2023)

ICT & OTs: A model of information and communication technology acceptance and utilisation by occupational therapists (Part 2)
by: Schaper, Louise, et al.
Published: (2007)

'Doubly deprived': a post-death qualitative study of primary carers of people who died in Western Australia
by: Keesing, Sharon, et al.
Published: (2011)

Organisational form, risk-taking, and performance: an empirical study of UK unit trust companies
by: Shinozawa, Yoshikatsu
Published: (2004)

Constructing a Marketing Communication Plan for a Start-up Cloud-Based Manufacturing (CBM) Firm: The Case Study of Co-Fabrico
by: Kasidi, Irfan Handaru
Published: (2017)