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. 2000 Jun;3(2):137-144.
doi: 10.1046/j.1369-6513.2000.00071.x.

The use of research-based theatre in a project related to metastatic breast cancer

Ross Gray  1 , Chris Sinding, Vrenia Ivonoffski, Margaret Fitch, Ann Hampson, Marlene Greenberg
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The use of research-based theatre in a project related to metastatic breast cancer

Ross Gray et al. Health Expect. 2000 Jun.

Abstract

Research-based theatre represents an innovative approach to disseminating the results of qualitative studies. In this paper, we provide a rationale for the importance of research-based theatre and also review previous work that has been done in the area. We then describe our experience in transforming research data into a dramatic production, Handle with Care? This production was based on two studies - one with women with metastatic breast cancer, and the other with medical oncologists treating breast cancer patients. Results from ongoing assessment of the project are reported. We discuss some of the factors related to the success of Handle with Care? and reflect on what has been learned about the process of developing dramatic pieces related to serious illness.

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