Understanding Distress in the Hospital: A Qualitative Study Examining Adults With Cancer
| Autor: | Jeanne Voll, Ann Marie Dose, Brent E. Moos, Heather Stonelake-French, Amy L. Hansen, Erin L. Gravemann, Carol Brueggen |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Midwestern United States 03 medical and health sciences Young Adult 0302 clinical medicine Quality of life (healthcare) Neoplasms medicine Distress Thermometer Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Qualitative Research Aged Aged 80 and over Inpatients business.industry Oncology Nursing Cancer Middle Aged medicine.disease Distress Content analysis 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Family medicine Quality of Life Distress screening Female business Psychosocial Stress Psychological Qualitative research |
| Zdroj: | Oncology nursing forum. 45(2) |
| ISSN: | 1538-0688 |
| Popis: | Purpose To measure the distress of hospitalized adults with cancer and identify strategies and behaviors to manage distress. . Participants & setting 185 adults with cancer hospitalized in a large tertiary hospital in the Midwest. . Methodologic approach This study involved a one-time assessment using the National Comprehensive Cancer Network's (NCCN's) Distress Thermometer and two open-ended questions. Demographic data were reviewed, and responses to open-ended questions were analyzed by content analysis. A team approach was used to develop and validate themes. . Findings Strategies used by patients to manage distress were categorized as taking charge and embracing help. Helpful strategies were related to quality of life and relationship with care teams. . Implications for nursing Understanding of distress in hospitalized adults with cancer is limited, which warrants the attention of healthcare professionals. Study results have implications to enhance patient care and to address nationally established psychosocial care objectives and NCCN distress screening standards. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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