Code
365O7810
Duration
01 July 2011 → 30 September 2013
Funding
Funding by bilateral agreement (private and foundations)
Promotor
Research disciplines
-
Social sciences
- Social and cultural anthropology
-
Medical and health sciences
- Social medical sciences
Keywords
relatives
elderly
cancer
ethnic-cultural diversity
Project description
The first aim of this study is to get insight into the experiences and needs of relatives of older cancer patients with a Turkish or Moroccan background in Flanders. The second aim is to develop a practical guideline for professional caregivers.
Semi-structured interviews and participant observation will be conducted with relatives. The data will be analyzed using the Grounded Theory approach.