Experiences of cancer rehabilitation among patients in rural areas in northern Iceland: physical and psychosocial well-being, coping, quality of life, and satisfaction with care. A qualitative study
| Autor: | Eygló Brynja Björnsdóttir, Elísabet Hjörleifsdóttir, Þórhalla Sigurðardóttir, Giorgio Baruchello, Finnbogi Rútur Þormóðsson |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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| Zdroj: | International Journal of Circumpolar Health, Vol 80, Iss 1 (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2242-3982 22423982 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/22423982.2021.1936974 |
| Popis: | Physical rehabilitation and psychosocial support are a part of cancer patients well-being and their ability to cope. Physical geography and healthcare provider barriers may have negative influences on patients’ health outcomes. To explore the perceptions and experiences of cancer rehabilitation in a rural area in northern Iceland. A further aim was to explore patients’ physical and psychosocial well-being, coping and satisfaction with care. A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis was completed with a purposive sample of 21 patients at a tertiary hospital in northern Iceland. Three main themes emerged: 1) Rehabilitation – the need for improved access support and continuity; 2) Coping and quality of life – balancing life as it was before cancer against the present situation in order to achieve normality; 3) Satisfaction – encountering caring behaviours enhances satisfaction and well-being. Specifically targeted rehabilitation programmes need to be included in the treatment options for cancer patients. Survival instinct, coping mechanisms and a strong urge to maintain general functionality are of paramount importance intertwined with patients’ ability to cope with the disease and treatment, and their satisfaction with care. |
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