An exploratory study in breast cancer of factors involved in the use and communication with health professionals of Internet information.
Objective: To study the impact of the spontaneous use of Internet on breast cancer patients and on their relationship with health professionals.Methods: A mixed methodology was used. Two questionnaires were designed through three focus groups, and then administered to 186 patients and 59 professiona...
| Published in: | Supportive Care in Cancer Vol. 28; no. 10; pp. 4989 - 4997 |
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Springer Nature
Oct2020
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