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Aug 2026
Barriers and facilitators of patient activation among older adults with cancer in China: a descriptive qualitative study based on ecological systems theory
Background Older adults with cancer face significant treatment and care challenges. Patient activation determines patients' awareness, knowledge, ability, and confidence in self-management. However, older adults with cancer generally demonstrate insufficient patient activation. This study employed a qualitative approac...
Yan Li, Xingyue Guo, Luyang Jin et al.
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