Men's Lived Experiences of Breast Cancer and Changes in Occupation.

Autor: Potter AM; Moravian University, USA., Bentz B; Elizabethtown College, USA., Crue L; Elizabethtown College, USA., Leiby S; Elizabethtown College, USA., Bashi S; Moravian University, USA., Maguire K; Moravian University, USA., Meyers J; Moravian University, USA., Mieczkowski K; Moravian University, USA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Occupational therapy international [Occup Ther Int] 2023 Feb 13; Vol. 2023, pp. 9641922. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Feb 13 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI: 10.1155/2023/9641922
Abstrakt: Introduction: Male breast cancer is rare and frequently diagnosed at later stages of disease with low survival rates. There is a lack of knowledge of how breast cancer impacts men's occupations.
Objectives: This study is aimed at understanding the lived experiences of men with breast cancer and their changes in occupation. Methodology . Twenty-four men with breast cancer participated in semistructured phone interviews. Data was open-coded and analyzed for themes. Findings . The six major themes are as follows: (1) death as a reality, (2) unique personal insights, (3) social environment, (4) interactions with the healthcare system, (5) decreased engagement in occupations, and (6) finding meaning in new occupations.
Conclusion: The healthcare team can improve the patient experience by discussing and responding to the client's experience throughout the diagnosis, intervention, and survival continuum. The scope of occupational therapy is well suited to address the needs of men with breast cancer to maintain optimal levels of functioning.
Competing Interests: The author confirms that there is no conflict of interest.
(Copyright © 2023 Ann Marie Potter et al.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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