Project status: completed
The aim of this research was to better understand the needs of people who are younger than the average age of patients diagnosed with myeloma. MPE wanted to understand better what is important to this younger than average group, and what their needs and priorities are. This evidence is needed to inform future research and the care and treatment of patients. MPE worked with the University of Stirling to conduct this research.
The research was carried out in two phases; 1) a systematic literature review, where published literature was synthesised, and 2) interviews with working age myeloma patients in the Czech Republic, Germany and Poland.
Our report has further details including recommendations for practice, policy and research.
You can also find further details of this work in the following publications:
- Multiple Myeloma in People of Working Age: A Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis of Experiences of Paid and Unpaid Work.
- Multiple myeloma in people of working age in Czechia, Germany, and Poland: findings from a qualitative interview study | Journal of Cancer Survivorship.
We’d like to thank all the patients who took part in the interviews, our steering committee, and the member organisations who helped with recruitment. Funding was obtained from Pfizer to support this project.
For further information please contact: research@mpeurope.org
