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Limited knowledge exists about how patients experience living with surveillance and how it affects emotional well-being. This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews and reflexive thematic analysis to examine patients’ understanding, sources of uncertainty, and coping processes. 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Exploring patient experiences of surveillance for pancreatic cystic neoplasms: a qualitative study. BMJ Open Gastroenterol 2024;11:e001264 . doi:10 . 1136/ bmjgast-2023-001264  \n► Additional supplemental material is published online only. To view, please visit the journal online ([https://doi](https://doi). org/10.1136/bmjgast-2023- 001264) .  \nReceived 25 September 2023 Accepted 15 June 2024  \n© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. Re-use permitted under CC BY. Published by BMJ. 1University of Southampton, Southampton, UK 2Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK  \nCorrespondence to  \nDr Ruth Reeve;  \n[ruth.reeve@porthosp.nhs.uk](ruth.reeve@porthosp.nhs.uk)  \nABSTRACT  \nBackground Pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCN) are considered premalignant conditions to pancreatic adenocarcinoma with varying degrees of cancerous potential. Management for individuals who do not require surgical treatment involves surveillance to assess for cancerous progression. Little is known about patients’experience and the impact of living with surveillance for these lesions.  \nAims To explore the experiences of patients living with surveillance for PCNs.  \nMethods Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with patients under surveillance for pancreatic cystic neoplasms in the UK. Age, gender, time from surveillance and surveillance method were used topurposively sample the patient group. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.  \nResults A PCN diagnosis is incidental and unexpected and for some, the beginning of a disruptive experience. How patients make sense of their PCN diagnosis is influenced by their existing understanding of pancreatic cancer, explanations from clinicians and the presence of coexisting health concerns. A lack of understanding of the diagnosis and its meaning for their future led to an overarching theme of uncertainty for the PCN population. Surveillance for PCN could be seen as a reminder of fears of PCN and cancer, or as an opportunity for reassurance. Conclusions Currently, individuals living with surveillance for PCNs experience uncertainty with a lack of support in making sense of a prognostically uncertain diagnosis with no immediate treatment. More research is needed to identify the needs of this population to make improvements to patient care and reduce negative experiences.  \nINTRODUCTION  \nPancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCN) such as mucinous and non-mucinous cystic neoplasms, are considered premalignant lesions. PCNs are mostly identified incidentally on cross-sectional imaging,1 infrequently causing any symptoms prior to diagnosis.2 The incidence of PCNs is increasing with the extensive use of cross-sectional imaging, reportedly identified in 20–44% of all abdominal MRI,2 where it is now suggested that PCNs can be seen in up to 45% of the general population.3–6  \n\n| WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC |\n| --- |\n| ⇒ The reported incidence of pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCN) diagnosis has increased due to an increase in medical imaging.\u003Cbr>⇒ Current evidence on patient experience for PCN surveillance varies with conflicting reports of levels of cancer worries.\u003Cbr>⇒ To date, there have been no qualitative research studies that have examined the patient experiences of PCN surveillance.\u003Cbr>WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS |\n| ⇒ Findings highlight how currently the PCN population experience uncertainty related to a lack of understanding of the diagnosis and potential implications.\u003Cbr>⇒ How patients make sense of the PCN diagnosis is influenced by their existing understanding of pancreatic cancer, explanations from clinicians and the presence of coexisting health concerns.\u003Cbr>⇒ Uncertainty of living with PCN surveillance may be appraised as a threat to a patient’s life or an opportunity for","cbCaikXcLLNtPmfl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikXcLLNtPmfl","pdf",270878,"English","# Abstract\n## Background\n## Aims\n## Methods\n## Results\n## Conclusions\n# Introduction\n## Epidemiology and incidence\n## Malignancy risk and management\n## Evidence gap","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of surveillance for pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs)?\",\"answer\":\"Surveillance is used for individuals who do not require surgery, aiming to assess whether there is cancerous progression.\"},{\"question\":\"How were patient experiences studied in this qualitative work?\",\"answer\":\"Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with UK patients under surveillance, followed by reflexive thematic analysis.\"},{\"question\":\"What main experience emerged from the study’s results?\",\"answer\":\"An overarching theme of uncertainty, driven by limited understanding of the diagnosis and its implications for the future.\"},{\"question\":\"How could patient care be improved according to the study?\",\"answer\":\"More research is needed to identify this population’s needs so that support improves understanding of a prognostically uncertain diagnosis and reduces negative experiences.\"}]","Exploring patient experiences of surveillance for pancreatic cystic neoplasms: a qualitative study | PDF",1789979232]