![]() In Ghana, breast cancer accounted for 31.8% of cancer incidence. In 2020, breast cancer was the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women worldwide and accounted for 29.5% of cancer incidence and 22.1% of cancer deaths in Africa. ![]() Additional research is needed to explore how multidisciplinary teams can work collaboratively to provide comprehensive support to women in addressing their needs. Tailored supportive care interventions and services, which address the unique sociocultural circumstances for this cohort, are required. Participants perceived that women who have advanced breast cancer in Ghana require ongoing information about their condition, treatments and related effects, as well as spiritual support and guidance particularly due to the fatalistic beliefs they often associate with the condition. Healthcare providers and key informants perceived that women with advanced breast cancer in Ghana have numerous and complex supportive care needs in key areas that align with Fitch’s supportive care framework, including informational, psychological, emotional, physical, practical, social, sexuality and spiritual needs. The data were analysed using a deductive content analysis approach. The study was underpinned by Bradshaw’s taxonomy of social needs and Fitch’s supportive care framework. ![]() MethodsĪ qualitative descriptive approach was employed via one-to-one semi-structured interviews with 13 HCPs and key informants of charitable/NGOs in Ghana that provide supportive care services to women with advanced breast cancer. The study sought to understand the supportive care needs of women with advanced breast cancer from the perspectives of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key informants of charitable/non-governmental organisations (NGOs), that provide supportive care services to women with advanced breast cancer, in Ghana.
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