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Multivariable linear regression analyses examined associations between patient experiences and overall satisfaction ratings with cancer care.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The mean overall satisfaction with oncological care was 8.82 out of 10, with 98.0% recommending this facility to their friends and family. In an adjusted model, being female (\u03b2 = 0.29, 95%CI: 0.04, 0.53), endorsing satisfaction with patient-nurse communication (\u03b2 = 0.33, 95%CI: 0.13, 0.53), patient-doctor communication (\u03b2 = 0.40, 95%CI: 0.11, 0.70), and psychoeducation about oncological medication management (\u03b2 = 0.30, 95%CI: 0.14, 0.45) were positively associated with overall ratings. In contrast, individuals with delays in treatment scheduling reported lower overall satisfaction with oncological care (\u03b2 = -0.38, 95%CI: -0.64, -0.13). Patients perceived health system, social\/environmental, and individual barriers to care: worries about income loss due to attending treatment (43.3%); fear, depression, anxiety, and distress (36.8%); concerns about affordability of treatment (36.7%) and transportation problems (36.7%); and excessive waiting times for appointments (28.8%).<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n<jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>This study showed high overall patient satisfaction with cancer care quality. Patient-centered communication strategies and psychoeducation about oncological medication management may be targeted to further enhance the cancer inpatient experience. 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