Living through pelvic radiotherapy:A mixed method study of self-care activities and distressful symptoms

Jakobsson, Sofie; Ekman, Tor; Ahlberg, Karin

doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2014.10.014

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“…These findings as listed above are similar to other research 5 9 , 28 , 29 Although in the present study the majority of patients stated the dietary changes helped alleviate symptoms one limitation was that respondents could select a number of dietary changes implemented and therefore it was not possible to identify which dietary change improved symptoms.…”

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confidence: 89%

Dietary advice provided to those undergoing pelvic radiotherapy

Pallin

Richardson

2017

J Radiother Pract

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Dietary advice provided to those undergoing pelvic radiotherapy

Pallin

Richardson

2017

J Radiother Pract

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“…The studies by Davis (2017),), Schjolberg (2011) and Jakobsson (2015) reported that there is a direct relationship between mental and physical problems, weakness, pain, and a sense of hope and well-being in patients with cancer (20,23,24). According to various studies, this sense of con dence can increase by focusing on self-control, self-awareness, self-esteem, and a greater understanding of satisfaction with life (23,25). According to the participant's statements, they have been able to more easily deal with the physical and emotional problems of the disease by focusing more on selfknowledge.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Demographic characteristics of people, especially age and sex, mental status, social environment, spiritual or religious beliefs, symptoms and complications of the disease and previous experiences of the person may affect the level of hope and ability of the person to take care of themselves (18,20,22,23). The studies by Davis (2017),), Schjolberg (2011) and Jakobsson (2015) reported that there is a direct relationship between mental and physical problems, weakness, pain, and a sense of hope and well-being in patients with cancer (20,23,24). According to various studies, this sense of con dence can increase by focusing on self-control, self-awareness, self-esteem, and a greater understanding of satisfaction with life (23,25).…”

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confidence: 99%

Explore the self-care needs in patients with cancer; a qualitative content analysis

Mazhari

Khoshnood

2021

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Background‏: Cancer is one of the most critical health problems worldwide today. Studies by different researchers have shown that disease can reduce people's ability to self-care. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate Self-care needs in patients with cancer‏.Methods‏:‏ This study is a conventional, qualitative content. Data saturation achieved after interviewing 13 participants in 15 interviews. With the in-depth semi-structured approach, the participants were asked to narrate their experiences of Self-care needs in the process of disease. The analysis was done according to Graneheim and Lundman's method, the following considered: the unit of analysis, meaning unit, condensation, code, sub-category‏,‏ category, and main category‏.Results‏: Data analysis leads to two main categories of the two main categories of "Deficiency in management of disease". Including three sub-categories: "the need to get rid of annoying physical symptoms"," Need for a caregiver in daily routine," and" Feeling frustrated and giving up treatment". The second main category of "the need for sympathetic and knowledgeable caregivers" with the following five sub-categories: "Need for sympathy and interaction with nurse", "the need to hear the truth about illness", " Need for appropriate therapeutic interaction from physicians", "Inadequate qualification of physicians' secretary about the patient", and" need for a psychologist for psychological adaptation‏. "Conclusion‏:‏ The most critical needs are compassionate and informed caregivers. So nursing management and care with kindness, competence, and conscience is the fundamental right of patients with cancer. Identifying the needs and problems of patients can be used as a background for increasing the knowledge and experience of nurses and providing care for patients with cancer‏.

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“…The studies by Davis (2017), Wahl (2004), Schjolberg (2011) and Jakobsson (2015) reported that there is a direct relationship between mental and physical problems, weakness, pain, and a sense of hope and well-being in patients with cancer (18,(22)(23)(24). According to various studies, this sense of confidence can increase by focusing on self-control, self-awareness, selfesteem, and a greater understanding of satisfaction with life (22,25,26). According to the participant's statements, they have been able to more easily deal with the physical and emotional problems of the disease by focusing more on self-knowledge.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Demographic characteristics of people, especially age and sex, mental status, social environment, spiritual or religious beliefs, symptoms and complications of the disease and previous experiences of the person may affect the level of hope and ability of the person to take care of themselves (16,18,(20)(21)(22). The studies by Davis (2017), Wahl (2004), Schjolberg (2011) and Jakobsson (2015) reported that there is a direct relationship between mental and physical problems, weakness, pain, and a sense of hope and well-being in patients with cancer (18,(22)(23)(24). According to various studies, this sense of confidence can increase by focusing on self-control, self-awareness, selfesteem, and a greater understanding of satisfaction with life (22,25,26).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%