MODULE 3. Further laboratory and imaging examinations related to breast cancer diagnostics
8. Patient experiences
Further examinations and patient experiences
The goal of this material is to give an overview of patient experience during the further examinations. Research results have shown that the level of anxiety rises in further examinations. Also, patient experience of pain, discomfort and fear can have effect on their breast cancer surveillance.
The goal of this learning material is to give information and tools for recognizing and handling the situation when patients experience anxiety, fears or claustrophobia.
Content
The goal of this learning material is to give information and tools for recognizing and handling the situation when patients experience anxiety, fears or claustrophobia.
Content
- Feelings of isolation and claustrophobia
- Fears of irradiation/x-ray
- Fears of injection/needle/biopsy fears
- Effective interventions for helping patients