Lives of Oral Cancer Patients with Postoperative Facial Deformities.

Sato, Motonori; Kaneko, Yukiko; Kaneko, Shoko; Fujino, Fumiyo; Koitabashi, Kenichiro

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“…The attributes were generated from a previous study. Based on previous qualitative studies (Kaneko, 2003; Ogama, 2005; Sato et al, 2008); quantitative studies (Bjordal et al, 1994; Katz et al, 2000; Katre et al, 2008); and a literature review (Chandu et al, 2006; Millsopp et al, 2006); we concluded that the concept of social distress is made up of two subscales: “social avoidance” and “distress about appearance.” The face validity of our scales was evaluated by one dentist, one nurse, and one clinical psychologist. In addition, we conducted a literature review to ensure the content validity of the scales.…”

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“…Only a few studies have investigated Japanese head and neck cancer patients' perceptions of their disfigurement; three were qualitative studies (Kaneko, 2003; Ogama, 2005; Sato et al, 2008) and one was a case study (Otaki et al, 1986). To improve psychological quality of care for Japanese head and neck cancer patients, it is necessary to evaluate the social distress of these patients.…”

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The Daily Life Experiences of Head and Neck Cancer Patients Suffering from Multiple Problems Following Discharge

Kozai¹,

Nagoshi²,

Minami³

2015

J. Jpn. Acad. Nurs. Sci.

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Purpose: e purpose of this study is to clarify the daily life experiences of head and neck cancer patients su ering from multiple problems following hospital discharge. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 11 head and neck cancer patients who were being seen on an outpatient basis at least 1 year a er discharge from hospital following completion of treatment (surgical therapy, chemoradiotherapy) and who gave their consent to participate in this study. e semi-structured interviews were based on an interview guide (inconveniences in their daily lives, how they overcame these inconveniences, etc.). Data were qualitatively and inductively analyzed. Results: Five categories were extracted as daily life experiences of head and neck cancer patients su ering from multiple problems following discharge. ese were altering the diet to make food easier to eat and maintaining physical mobility, enduring pain and protecting one s body, communicating one s current intentions and experiences, doing what one can because one has support for the pain, and living one s life normally. Conclusions: Head and neck cancer patients wish to live in their own way but nd it di cult to express their intentions. e results of this study rea rmed the importance of nurses providing support that allows patients su cient opportunity to express their own intentions and to take actions that are acceptable to them.

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Lives of Oral Cancer Patients with Postoperative Facial Deformities.

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Developing the social distress scale for head and neck cancer outpatients in Japan

Developing the social distress scale for head and neck cancer outpatients in Japan

The Daily Life Experiences of Head and Neck Cancer Patients Suffering from Multiple Problems Following Discharge

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