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Table 5 Convergence and Divergence in benefits of patient- and family centred nutrition

From: End-user perceptions of a patient- and family-centred intervention to improve nutrition intake among oncology patients: a descriptive qualitative analysis

Redundant concepts

Australia Patient

Australia Family

Australia Health Care Provider

Hong Kong Patient

Hong Kong Family

Hong Kong Health Care Provider

Reason for divergence

An individualised approach to nutrition planning is required

C

C

C

C

C

C

N/A

Patient and family involvement in the intervention is valued

C

C

C

D

D

D

The intervention may result in family conflict

The intervention has benefits for patients and families

C

C

C

C

D

C

Some families maintain food myths

  1. C convergence, D divergence
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