Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study on the Lived Experience of Illness among Older Females with Cancer in South Korea

Bang, Miseon; 권, 수혜; 김, 선녀; 신, 해윤; 서, 은영

doi:10.5388/aon.2020.20.2.110

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“…In particular, breast cancer survivors have higher anxiety and depression at a younger age [ 27 ]. Furthermore, women under 50 years of age who survive colon cancer have higher anxiety and depression [ 28 ]. In patients who are diagnosed with colon cancer, proper exercise and a balanced diet are factors that influence recurrence and mortality rates [ 29 ]; however, women report less lifestyle improvements than men [ 30 ].…”

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Convalescent Hospital Use among Young and Older Female Cancer Survivors

Park

Kim

2021

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This study analyzed national health data to assess convalescent hospital use among female cancer survivors according to age group. This retrospective study collected data from women recovering from breast, colon, and stomach cancer, based on health insurance claim data over 5 years (2013–2017), from the Korea Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (KHIRA). Interestingly, the number of young and older women who were treated in convalescent hospitals increased every year. In addition, total medical expenses increased in both groups. The annual rate of convalescent hospitalization was higher in older women (8.29~16.39%) than in younger women (4.01~7.46%). The total yearly medical expenses of cancer survivors in convalescent hospitals increased in both age groups and all cancer types, and the range of increase rate was from 7.7% in young breast cancer survivors to 32.2% in young colon cancer survivors. Visit days and days of medication increased noticeably in young colon cancer survivors. Taken together, these data have confirmed the importance of developing standard guidelines for inpatient management in convalescent hospitals and the health management of women cancer survivors by cancer type. This includes establishing a health management system and medical policies.

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Convalescent Hospital Use among Young and Older Female Cancer Survivors

Park

Kim

2021

IJERPH

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“…Among all cancer patients, patients with cancer aged 65 or older account for 46.4%, and this proportion is gradually increasing [3,4]. Moreover, the older adult population in Korea accounted for 12.8% of the total population in 2015 and will expand to 20.3% in 2025; the proportion of older patients with cancer is also expected to increase as Korea becomes a super-aged society [5].…”

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Living experiences of older patients with cancer amid the COVID-19 pandemic: A phenomenological study

Hyeon,

Moon

2024

J Korean Gerontol Nurs

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Purpose: Patients with cancer experience psychological and social problems; in particular, older patients with cancer face many difficulties during the cancer treatment process owing to aging and underlying diseases. Furthermore, the lives of individuals may be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to describe the experiences of older patients with cancer during the cancer diagnosis and treatment process amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This study employed a qualitative, descriptive phenomenological approach to explore and analyze the experiences of the participants. The participants in this study consisted of patients aged over 65 who were diagnosed with cancer, and data were collected from May 4 to June 30, 2022 through in-depth individual interviews. The collected data were analyzed using Giorgi’s phenomenological analysis. Results: Participants were six older patients with cancer with an average age of 69.66 years. Five theme clusters and 15 themes were generated. The theme clusters were “psychological adaptation to cancer diagnosis,” “receiving social and medical support,” “difficulty in the treatment process,” “fear of the COVID-19 pandemic,” and “living through difficulties.” Conclusion: This study revealed that older patients with cancer demonstrated a unique psychology about how to accept the shock of the diagnosis and the resulting coping patterns and feelings of depression. Additionally, it was verified that older patients with cancer, susceptible to infections due to their advanced age and weakened immunity, also face an increased vulnerability to COVID-19. Therefore, a support system tailored to the characteristics of older patients with cancer should be established.

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Lived experiences of breast cancer in patients under the age of 40: A phenomenological study

Kim

Lee

2023

European Journal of Oncology Nursing

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Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study on the Lived Experience of Illness among Older Females with Cancer in South Korea

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References 16 publications

Convalescent Hospital Use among Young and Older Female Cancer Survivors

Convalescent Hospital Use among Young and Older Female Cancer Survivors

Living experiences of older patients with cancer amid the COVID-19 pandemic: A phenomenological study

Lived experiences of breast cancer in patients under the age of 40: A phenomenological study

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