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DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1785459
Integrating Mixed Method Research in Palliative Care of Cancer Patients: Enhancing Holistic Understanding and Patient-Centered Care
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Introduction
Palliative care involves a holistic strategy aimed at improving the well-being of individuals facing life-limiting illness, requiring a through grasp of patient experiences, preferences, and necessities. Built upon the tenets of comprehensive care, palliative care demands a profound grasp of not just the medical components but also the emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial facets of patients' existence.[1] Mixed method research (MMR) integrates both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to offer a holistic comprehension of a research question or phenomenon,[2] and the intricacy of palliative care experiences can be captured creatively through the use of MMR, to investigate complicated phenomena.[3]
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12 April 2024
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