Scanxiety” and a sense of control
The perspective of lung cancer survivors and their caregivers on follow-up - a qualitative study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15697223 |
|---|---|
| Authors | K Seibel (0000-0001-8663-1150, University of Freiburg, corresponding author), Barbara Sauer (University Medical Center Freiburg), Bernd Wagner (0009-0005-6838-7031), Gerhild Becker (0000-0001-9060-0285, University Medical Center Freiburg) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 119-119 |
| Publication date | 2023-04-17 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | BMC Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2050-7283 • E-ISSN: 2050-7283 |
| Publisher | BioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1186/s40359-023-01151-0 |
| PMID | 37069692 |
| OpenAlex | W4366162813 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 49 |
Anxiety surrounding follow-up scans, also known as "scanxiety", is a common problem. In this study, we expanded on previous findings and found a positive aspect of scans, namely regaining a sense of security and control, which can strengthen the psychological well-being of the survivors and their families. To optimize follow-up care and improve the quality of life of lung cancer survivors and caregivers, strategies to integrate psychosocial care, like the introduction of survivorship care plans or increased use of patient-reported outcomes, should be explored in the future
Anxiety · Context (archaeology · Coping (psychology · Everyday life · Perspective (graphical · Psychiatry · Psychosocial · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Quality of life (healthcare · Social support · Cancer survivorship and care · Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies · Clinical Psychology · Family Support in Illness · Medicine · Psychology
| Citations per year | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |