The Nursing Needs of Post-Surgical Colon Cancer Patients at Discharge / 기본간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
;
: 392-401, 2009.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-656434
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was a descriptive survey of nursing needs for post surgical colon cancer patients at discharge.METHOD:
A survey was done utilizing questionnaires about the nursing needs a target sample of 61 patients who had colon cancer surgery during April May 2006 in a general hospital in Seoul.RESULTS:
Levels for treatment & prognosis were the highest in all domain, high in order of psychological support & stability, complications & discomfort, diet, daily life style, recovery & health promotion, and support system. Patient factors affecting nursing needs were age, job, duration of colon cancer and handling of stoma.CONCLUSION:
Using discharge education for colon cancer patients based on the results of this study, nurses should focus on the domains of treatment & prognosis, psychological support & stability and complication & discomfort, and should tailor teaching content to be specified for age, job, duration of colon cancer, and handling of stoma.
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Main subject:
Prognosis
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Colon
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Colonic Neoplasms
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Diet
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Handling, Psychological
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Health Promotion
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Hospitals, General
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Life Style
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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