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STAGE 1: Overall impression of challenges faced by couples |
‘In your experience, what are some of the biggest challenges couples face following a cancer diagnosis?’
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STAGE 1: Response to cancer diagnosis and treatment |
‘How did you respond to the diagnosis?”
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STAGE 2: Your role in facilitating the needs of patient, as well as the needs of the partner |
‘What role do you play in assisting the couple manage distress? |
STAGE 2: Nature of psychosocial support received following diagnosis |
‘Can you describe how you and your spouse coped during the treatment?’
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STAGE 3: Opinions about how health services could be improved to better assist couples following a cancer diagnosis |
‘How do you feel our health services can better assist couples? |
STAGE 3: Opinions needs of couples following a cancer diagnosis |
‘What could have been improved to ensure you had all the support you needed?’
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