Abstract: After treatment, many rectal cancer survivors are confronted with ongoing bowel problems, called low anterior resection syndrome. The cancer diagnosis and treatment poses a burden on informal caregivers and results in higher levels of psychological distress and loneliness which is persistent after treatment as well. Our study aimed to investigate the experiences and needs of partners as informal caregivers of patients with major low anterior resection syndrome.A ground theory study was conducted. Semi-structured interviews with partners as info...
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