The mental health and well-being implications of a mesothelioma diagnosis: A mixed methods study

CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare professionals delivering a mesothelioma diagnosis require regular training in communication skills plus updating in current treatment options, so they provide an appropriate mix of realism and hope. Better signposting to mental health support is needed for patients and carers. Our introduction of posttraumatic growth into the mesothelioma literature is novel. We recommend specialist nurses are trained to recognise, understand, and foster posttraumatic growth.PMID:38522172 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102545

Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - March 24, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Virginia Sherborne Emily Wood Catriona R Mayland Clare Gardiner Caitlin Lusted Anna Bibby Angela Tod Bethany Taylor Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh Source Type: research