The Information Needs of People with Colorectal Cancer: a Knowledge Synthesis

The information needs of people with colorectal cancer are complex and poorly understood. This project seeks to undertake a narrative synthesis, a form of story telling that brings together evidence in a way that tells a convincing story of why something needs to be done or changed. It helps bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice. With a group of interested health care providers, I will examine literature that re/presents the views and experience of people with colorectal cancer. We will present the findings of the synthesis of this literature to people with colorectal cancer and health care providers, soliciting their views on what the literature says and additional feedback. We will create a story that, through knowledge translation activities, can inform the practice of health care providers interested in ensuring that providing useful and timely information to people is a fundamental component of quality cancer care.

Faculty Supervisor:

Mary Ellen Purkis

Student:

Partner:

BC Cancer Agency

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Victoria

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