Consequences, control and appraisal: cues and barriers to engaging in self-management among people affected by colorectal cancer - a secondary analysis of qualitative data

Little is known about peoples self-management experiences and their desires or expectations to engage in self-management. As such, there is little understanding about individuals perceived cues and barriers to engagement in self-management, particularly in people affected by cancer. The aim of this study is to understand cues and barriers to peoples engagement in self management during chemotherapy treatment for colorectal cancer.