RESEARCH ARTICLE
Characterisation of Cancer Support and Rehabilitation Programmes: A Swedish Multiple Case Study
Linda Berg*, Margaretha Jenholt Nolbris, Ingalill Koinberg, Christina Melin-Johansson, Anders Möller, Joakim Öhlén
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2014Volume: 8
First Page: 1
Last Page: 7
Publisher ID: TONURSJ-8-1
DOI: 10.2174/1874434601408010001
Article History:
Received Date: 9/9/2013Revision Received Date: 20/12/2013
Acceptance Date: 23/12/2013
Electronic publication date: 10/1/2014
Collection year: 2014

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Abstract
Cancer support and rehabilitation are suggested to be an integral part of cancer care strategies. This study focuses on comparativeness of cancer support and rehabilitation programmes. The aim of this study was to analyse available cancer support and rehabilitation programmes in Sweden presented as complementary to cancer rehabilitation at cancer clinics. A multiple case study design was chosen in order to inquire the small number of existing supportive and rehabilitative cancer programmes. Based on the structures, processes and outcomes of the nine included programmes, three types of cancer support and rehabilitation programmes were identified: multimodal rehabilitation, comprehensive cancer support and art therapy. Cancer support and rehabilitation programmes offer a variety of activities and therapies which are highly valuable and relevant for people with cancer. The typology of cancer support and rehabilitation programmes and comparability between programmes need further inquiry.