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Family‐oriented care and health‐related quality of life for women with gynaecological cancer: A cross‐sectional mixed‐method study.
- Source :
- Journal of Clinical Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.); Aug2024, Vol. 33 Issue 9, p3513-3525, 13p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Aims: This study aims to describe the experiences of women with gynaecological cancer regarding family‐oriented care (FOC) and how they rated their health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) using a 15D instrument (15D©). Design: A cross‐sectional mixed‐method study. Methods: The data were collected by electronic surveys of two Finnish cancer associations from gynaecological cancer patients (n = 53). The qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis. The HRQoL answers were analysed statistically using IBM SPSS Statistics (Version 27). Results: The results emphasized that FOC is not yet part of the care process. Furthermore, comprehensive encounters are lacking, and the experience of being a woman is forgotten during the care process. The results of the HRQoL analysis suggest that distress and the discomfort and symptoms of cancer patients are perceived as significant factors affecting their quality of life during different phases of treatment. Family status also has an impact on perceived quality of life, whereby those living alone gave worse ratings for the depression and vitality dimensions. Conclusion: In part, the quantitative and qualitative data supported each other, but the descriptions provided a more comprehensive view of issues that affect women in a more multidimensional way, such as sexual health issues. More research on the effectiveness of FOC is needed to develop the capacity for effective healthcare. Implications for the Profession and/or Patient Care: This study was able to identify important areas for improvement in clinical practice from the perspective of patients and their families. Reporting Method: This study was prepared and reported according to the STROBE checklist. Patient or Public Contribution: No patient or public contribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- TUMOR treatment
MENTAL depression risk factors
CROSS-sectional method
SENSES
QUALITATIVE research
T-test (Statistics)
HEALTH status indicators
PSYCHOLOGICAL distress
RESEARCH funding
QUESTIONNAIRES
RESPONSIBILITY
HUMAN sexuality
PSYCHOLOGY of women
QUANTITATIVE research
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
MANN Whitney U Test
LONELINESS
FEMALE reproductive organ tumors
SURVEYS
THEMATIC analysis
EMAIL
SEX customs
FAMILY-centered care
QUALITY of life
RESEARCH methodology
SLEEP
TUMORS
DATA analysis software
HUMAN comfort
PATIENTS' attitudes
SEXUAL health
PATIENT aftercare
SYMPTOMS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09621067
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Clinical Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178882397
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.17289