Disease-Related Stress Experienced by Women with Mastectomy: Q Methodology / 여성건강간호학회지
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
;
: 379-389, 2003.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-210019
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To identify the type of disease-related stress experienced by women who received mastectomy for breast cancer using Q methodology.METHOD:
Q sample included 30 statements obtained from literature and interviews with women with mastectomy. P sample consisted of 22 patients with mastectomy. The data were collected from November to December 2002 and analyzed using QUANL program.RESULT:
Four types of disease-related stress experienced by women with mastectomy were found. Type 1 was manifested for a short duration following surgery and characterized by lowered self-esteem, feelings of emptiness and depression because of impaired body image. Type 2 was characterized by declined physical strength, resulting in frequent fatigue in the daily life and less intimate relationship with spouse. Type 3 was manifested by perfectionists with strong sense of self-pride who received or considered breast reconstruction surgery. Type 4 was reported by those who had long period of post-surgery. This type reported a strong sense of discomfort for wearing an artificial breast but didn't show any intention of trying breast reconstruction surgery.CONCLUSION:
Women with mastectomy were found to experience different type of disease-related distress. Therefore, nurses should assess the type of stress the patient experiences following a mastectomy to provide appropriate nursing care.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Body Image
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Breast
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Breast Neoplasms
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Mammaplasty
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Spouses
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Intention
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Depression
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Fatigue
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Mastectomy
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Nursing Care
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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