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Understanding Barrett’s columnar lined oesophagus from patients' perspectives: qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with patients

Helen Griffiths, Ruth Davies

BMJ Frontline Gastroenterolgy, Volume: 2, Pages: 168 - 175

Swansea University Author: Ruth Davies

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Objectives To explore patients’ views and perspectives on their experience of living with Barrett’s columnar lined oesophagus (CLO) and being part of an endoscopic surveillance programme.Design Qualitative semistructured interviews.Setting District General Hospital.Subjects 22 men with diagnosis of...

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Published in: BMJ Frontline Gastroenterolgy
Published: 2011
URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14047
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Abstract: Objectives To explore patients’ views and perspectives on their experience of living with Barrett’s columnar lined oesophagus (CLO) and being part of an endoscopic surveillance programme.Design Qualitative semistructured interviews.Setting District General Hospital.Subjects 22 men with diagnosis of Barrett’s CLO between the ages of 50 and 70 years.Results All subjects had received some information about Barrett’s CLO and had a heightened awareness of the cancer risk. However, many had misinterpreted or poorly assimilated the information and overall health literacy levels were low.From their stories a ‘Model of Uncertainty' in Barrett’s surveillance was developed as a focus for healthcare professionals to ensure that the service users’ perspectives is considered in future service development.Conclusion Patients’ assimilation of information should not be assumed by healthcare professionals but rather should be verifi edfor individual patients. The model developed highlights the factors found to infl uence patients' knowledge and understanding of Barrett’s CLO.
Keywords: Barretts' CLO Patients Perspectives
College: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences
Start Page: 168
End Page: 175

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