Research review of the supportive care needs of spouses of women with breast cancer

Autor: W, Petrie, J, Logan, C, DeGrasse
Rok vydání: 2002
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Zdroj: Oncology nursing forum. 28(10)
ISSN: 0190-535X
Popis: To conduct an integrative review of the research describing the needs of spouses of women with breast cancer for direction in planning nursing interventions to meet their supportive care needs.Published articles and bibliographies from pertinent articles.A base of knowledge exists regarding the emotional and psychosocial needs of spouses of women with breast cancer. Less is known about their spiritual, practical, and physical needs. Very little research has explored nursing interventions and supportive care needs.Definite knowledge gaps exist regarding the needs of spouses of women with breast cancer. More research is required to develop and evaluate interventions that focus on these needs.A diagnosis of breast cancer is a distressing time for both women and their spouses. Ongoing research and the development of interventions are necessary to help spouses cope with the stress throughout the illness so that they may support their wives.
Databáze: OpenAIRE