Qualitative study on cognition and positive response to nausea and vomiting in patients with postoperative chemotherapy for breast cancer / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To understand the cognitive and positive coping strategies of postoperative chemotherapy patients with nausea and vomiting, and to provide a basis for clinical nurses to develop targeted intervention programs.Methods:From May to July 2019, 15 patients with postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy breast cancer who were hospitalized for breast surgery were selected by the purpose sampling method. The phenomenological research method in qualitative research was used to interview them. The Colaizzi data analysis principle was used to analyze the data and refine the theme.Results:Four themes were extracted through analysis: the perception of nausea and vomiting; the accompanying symptoms of nausea and vomiting; nausea and vomiting have different effects on patients' emotions and social interactions; patients adopt various ways to actively deal with nausea and vomiting, including self-regulation, behavioral adjustment, social support, and seeking professional help.Conclusions:Medical staff should pay attention to the nausea and vomiting of patients undergoing postoperative chemotherapy for breast cancer and the coping strategies adopted, and timely evaluate and intervene to alleviate the symptoms and improve their quality of life.