Common themes in patients taking oral anticancer agents
| Core category | Categories | Subcategories |
|---|---|---|
| Inner conflict | Rational belief | A sense of duty to survive |
| Trust in physician | ||
| Emotional resistance | Confrontation with cancer | |
| Doubt regarding efficacy | ||
| Concern over potential harm | ||
| Subjective view: perceived adherence | Perceived adherence | |
| Behaviour: partial non-adherence | Intentional non-adherence | |
| Unintentional non-adherence | ||
| Recognition of one's role in medication therapy | Acceptance of life as it is |