Symptom Profiles of Adolescents and Young Adults in Active Cancer Treatment by Diagnostic Groups

Conclusions The lack of major differences in symptom prevalence based on individual factors across diagnostic groups supports a heterogeneous approach to symptom research with AYAs. The study identified individual factors within diagnostic groups worthy of further exploration. Implications for Practice Providers can facilitate discussions with AYAs about symptoms by being aware of common symptoms that may occur in certain cancer diagnostic groups and based on individual factors. The significance of the individual symptom experience should not be underestimated, emphasizing the importance of person-centered symptom assessment.
Source: Cancer Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: research