Adding to the evidence base: cancer patients' perspectives on multidisciplinary team working: an exploratory focus group study.
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چکیده
This qualitative, focus-group study explores what patients understand about the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in cancer care. Participants were positive towards MDT working, and by strengthening the role of nurses in MDT decision-making, the representation of patients' interests can be improved.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Urologic nursing
دوره 34 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014