• Perspectives on treatment side effects in patients with metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumour: a qualitative study 

      Fauske, Lena; Hompland, Ivar; Lorem, Geir F; Bondevik, Hilde; Bruland, Øyvind S (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-04-30)
      <i>Background</i>: This study aims to explore how patients with metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) experience the adverse efects of treatment, as expressed by the individuals themselves.<p> <p><i>Methods</i>: A qualitative, phenomenological and hermeneutic design was applied. Twenty patients with metastatic GIST participated in the study. In-depth and semi-structured interviews ...
    • Striving towards Normality in Daily Life: A Qualitative Study of Patients Living with Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour in Long-Term Clinical Remission 

      Fauske, Lena; Hompland, Ivar; Lorem, Geir F; Sundby Hall, Kirsten; Bondevik, Hilde (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-06)
      <i>Background</i> - This study explored how patients with metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) experience the psychosocial challenges associated with their disease and its treatment, as well as how that experience influenced their practical, relational, vocational, and existential life. <p> <p><i>Methods</i> - This qualitative study has an explorative design and applied a phenomenological ...
    • Use of a simple form to facilitate communication on long‑term consequences of treatment in sarcoma survivors 

      Hompland, Ivar; Fauske, Lena; Lorem, Geir F; Bruland, Øyvind (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-16)
      <i>Background</i> - To report on our experience using a simple optional form to facilitate communication on late effects between the patients and the oncologists during outpatient follow-up and to detail on the spectrum of challenges reported by sarcoma survivors.<p> <p><i>Methods</i> - The form was presented for the patients to complete before their consultation and covered topics related to ...