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Ernstmann, Nicole, Midding, Evamarie, Halbach, Sarah, Wuerstlein, Rachel, Weber, Rainer, Christmann, Sherin and Kowalski, Christoph (2020). Breast Cancer in Men - Health Care Professionals' Perspectives on the Multidisciplinary Care of a Rare Disease. Gesundheitswesen, 82 (7). S. 614 - 620. STUTTGART: GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG. ISSN 1439-4421

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Abstract

Aim of the study Male breast cancer is a rare disease, for which, however, available care is from highly specialized care structures intended for female patients. So far, it is unknown whether the focus of care structures for women leads to deficits in the care for men. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to identify possible deficits in male breast cancer care from the perspective of the health care professions involved. Methods Semi-structured interviews with n = 23 participants and 2 focus group discussions with n = 7 and n = 9 participants were conducted. The transcripts of the interviews and focus group discussions were analyzed by qualitative content analysis using MAXQDA. Results Some participants felt insecure and uniformed in terms of treatment recommendations for men with breast cancer. Often, responsibilities were vague or unknown. Many participants felt a lack of interdisciplinary cooperation, especially in follow-up care. Some respondents complained of a lack of rehabilitation centers for men with breast cancer. Conclusion Male breast cancer patients benefit from the advanced structures for breast cancer care. However, some health care problems were identified. Our results together with representative data can help develop practical recommendations for improving the quality of care of male breast cancer patients.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Ernstmann, Nicole UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Midding, Evamarie UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Halbach, Sarah UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Wuerstlein, Rachel UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Weber, Rainer UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Christmann, Sherin UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Kowalski, Christoph UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-327706
DOI:	10.1055/a-1005-6978
Journal or Publication Title:	Gesundheitswesen
Volume:	82
Number:	7
Page Range:	S. 614 - 620
Date:	2020
Publisher:	GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG
Place of Publication:	STUTTGART
ISSN:	1439-4421
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language QUALITATIVE RESEARCH; SERVICES RESEARCH; FOLLOW-UP; DIAGNOSIS; SURVIVAL; EXPERIENCES; MANAGEMENT; CARCINOMA; PAPER Multiple languages Public, Environmental & Occupational Health Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/32770