The Experience of Uncertainty in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Asian Oncology Nursing
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: 115-126, 2018.
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Dans Coréen
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the experience of uncertainty in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in South Korea.METHODS:
Data were obtained from in-depth interviews with ten cancer patients conducted from Mar. 21 to Nov. 11, 2017. The data were collected until saturation and analyzed via Colazzi's phenomenological method.RESULTS:
In this study, 6 categories were extracted Four categories contributed to uncertainty including ‘Confusion about cancer and course of treatment’, ‘Inner conflicts’, ‘Being overwhelmed by treatment’, and ‘Unknown future’. Two categories facilitated coping with uncertainty including ‘Seeking knowledge’ and ‘Need for spiritual peace’.CONCLUSION:
Uncertainty experiences for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in different societies is largely similar. However, some experiences seemed unique to Korean patients. Also, there is a great deal of uncertainty about the treatment outcomes and loss of treatment opportunities in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The results of this study will help oncology professionals develop patient-centered psychological interventions by improving understanding of the uncertainty of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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Sujet Principal:
Incertitude
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Recherche qualitative
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Traitement médicamenteux
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Corée
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Méthodes
Type d'étude:
Recherche qualitative
Limites du sujet:
Humains
Pays comme sujet:
Asie
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Asian Oncology Nursing
Année:
2018
Type:
Article
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