Most Patients With Bone Sarcomas Seek Emotional Support and Information About Other Patients' Experiences: A Thematic Analysis
CONCLUSION: Analysis of posts reveals that the two most common themes involve seeking out emotional support and information about the experiences of others with various treatment modalities. Although most of the posts we assessed contained experiential information and emotional support rather than directed medical advice, future studies should assess the accuracy of information shared among online sarcoma forums.CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Physicians caring for patients with sarcomas should not only address patient concerns related to medical care, but also provide emotional support directly and assist patients by providing resour...
Source: Clinical Breast Cancer - July 11, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ambika E Paulson Alexandra Stein Joseph K Kendal Nicholas M Bernthal Lauren E Wessel Source Type: research

Most Patients With Bone Sarcomas Seek Emotional Support and Information About Other Patients' Experiences: A Thematic Analysis
CONCLUSION: Analysis of posts reveals that the two most common themes involve seeking out emotional support and information about the experiences of others with various treatment modalities. Although most of the posts we assessed contained experiential information and emotional support rather than directed medical advice, future studies should assess the accuracy of information shared among online sarcoma forums.CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Physicians caring for patients with sarcomas should not only address patient concerns related to medical care, but also provide emotional support directly and assist patients by providing resour...
Source: Clinical Genitourinary Cancer - July 11, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ambika E Paulson Alexandra Stein Joseph K Kendal Nicholas M Bernthal Lauren E Wessel Source Type: research

Most Patients With Bone Sarcomas Seek Emotional Support and Information About Other Patients' Experiences: A Thematic Analysis
CONCLUSION: Analysis of posts reveals that the two most common themes involve seeking out emotional support and information about the experiences of others with various treatment modalities. Although most of the posts we assessed contained experiential information and emotional support rather than directed medical advice, future studies should assess the accuracy of information shared among online sarcoma forums.CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Physicians caring for patients with sarcomas should not only address patient concerns related to medical care, but also provide emotional support directly and assist patients by providing resour...
Source: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research - July 11, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ambika E Paulson Alexandra Stein Joseph K Kendal Nicholas M Bernthal Lauren E Wessel Source Type: research

Most Patients With Bone Sarcomas Seek Emotional Support and Information About Other Patients' Experiences: A Thematic Analysis
CONCLUSION: Analysis of posts reveals that the two most common themes involve seeking out emotional support and information about the experiences of others with various treatment modalities. Although most of the posts we assessed contained experiential information and emotional support rather than directed medical advice, future studies should assess the accuracy of information shared among online sarcoma forums.CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Physicians caring for patients with sarcomas should not only address patient concerns related to medical care, but also provide emotional support directly and assist patients by providing resour...
Source: Clinical Breast Cancer - July 11, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ambika E Paulson Alexandra Stein Joseph K Kendal Nicholas M Bernthal Lauren E Wessel Source Type: research

Most Patients With Bone Sarcomas Seek Emotional Support and Information About Other Patients' Experiences: A Thematic Analysis
CONCLUSION: Analysis of posts reveals that the two most common themes involve seeking out emotional support and information about the experiences of others with various treatment modalities. Although most of the posts we assessed contained experiential information and emotional support rather than directed medical advice, future studies should assess the accuracy of information shared among online sarcoma forums.CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Physicians caring for patients with sarcomas should not only address patient concerns related to medical care, but also provide emotional support directly and assist patients by providing resour...
Source: Clinical Genitourinary Cancer - July 11, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ambika E Paulson Alexandra Stein Joseph K Kendal Nicholas M Bernthal Lauren E Wessel Source Type: research