scholarly journals Effects of the appearance care program for breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: A mixed method study

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mari Ikeda ◽  
Nao Tamai ◽  
Hisako Kanai ◽  
Misato Osaka ◽  
Kazuko Kondo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

scholarly journals Availability and Utilization of Psychosocial Services for Breast Cancer Patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Mixed Method Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abigiya Wondimagegnehu ◽  
Workeabeba Abebe ◽  
Selamawit Hirpa Abu ◽  
Eva J. Kantelhardt ◽  
Adamu Addissie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychosocial Services

Abstract Purpose: Although psychosocial services have substantial impact in cancer care, the availability and utilization of these services have not been well-studied in Sub Saharan Africa. Therefore, we explored the types of psychosocial services available for breast cancer patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Methods: A mixed method study was conducted using a cross-sectional survey involving 428 breast cancer patients, followed by a qualitative study. A total of nine in-depth interviews (IDIs) were conducted with four breast cancer patients and five key informants using two separate interview guides. In addition to descriptive statistics, logistic regression was done to identify factors associated with provision of psychosocial services. Thematic analysis was used for the qualitative data using NVivo 12 plus software. Results: Only 47 (11.1%) patients received psychosocial services, either in the form of counseling, emotional support or provision of information. Health professionals reportedly provided such services along with their routine activities, and patients predominantly received social/emotional support from family members, friends and colleagues. There were no well-structured counseling service, emotional support or group discussion sessions for breast cancer patients in these health facilities. The main reasons for not providing these services were high patient flow/workload, inadequate space, lack of training and not having qualified professionals to organize and deliver psychosocial services in those hospitals.Conclusions: only one in ten breast cancer patients received psychosocial services from health professionals, and the services were not delivered in a structured way. Therefore, psychosocial services should be integrated both in private and government health facilities of Ethiopia.

scholarly journals Mindfulness-based stress reduction for breast cancer patients: a mixed method study on what patients experience as a suitable stage to participate

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 3067-3074 ◽  
Author(s):  
Else M. Bisseling ◽  
Melanie P.J. Schellekens ◽  
Ellen T.M. Jansen ◽  
Hanneke W.M. van Laarhoven ◽  
Judith B. Prins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction ◽  
Patients Experience

The cost-effectiveness of a nurse-led care program for breast cancer patients undergoing outpatient-based chemotherapy – A feasibility trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 16-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Bin Lai ◽  
Shirley Siu Yin Ching ◽  
Frances Kam Yuet Wong ◽  
Carenx Wai Yee Leung ◽  
Lai Ha Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Feasibility Trial ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
The Cost

Patients’ satisfaction with a supportive care program for young breast cancer patients in Mexico: Joven & Fuerte supports patients’ needs and eases their illness process

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 4943-4951
Author(s):  
Cynthia Villarreal-Garza ◽  
Alejandra Platas ◽  
Melina Miaja ◽  
Fernanda Mesa-Chavez ◽  
Marisol Garcia-Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Patients Satisfaction ◽  
Young Breast Cancer

Marital satisfaction of breast cancer patients and their spouses: A qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-87
Author(s):  
Nudrat Mushtaq ◽  
Rabia Ali
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Qualitative Finding ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Interpretative Research

This study is part of a larger PhD research project on marital satisfaction of Breast Cancer Patients and their spouses in the Discipline of Sociology. The study was conducted by using a mixed method design. An interpretative research approach was used to collect data from 12 couples confronting breast cancer to unveil their experiences of marital satisfaction, while data from 279 couples were taken through a survey. In this paper the qualitative finding will be presented to highlight the couples’ nuanced experience as a consequence of their diagnosis. The findings reveal that the majority of participants experienced distress in their marital relationship. Breast cancer-confronting couples stated that breast cancer affected their intimate and /sexual relationship, besides acquainting them with individual psychological and mutual spousal issues. Difficulties in dealing with physical deformity and psychological effects resulting from breast cancer, and the ways these changes influenced their marital satisfaction, were observed by a majority of the participants. The findings suggest that couples with strong emotional bonding and understanding dealt with these consequences in a better way.

A Nurse-Led Care Program for Breast Cancer Patients in a Chemotherapy Day Center

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Bin Lai ◽  
Shirley Siu Yin Ching ◽  
Frances Kam Yuet Wong ◽  
Carenx Wai Yee Leung ◽  
Lai Ha Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

scholarly journals The Availability and Utilization of Psychosocial Services for Breast Cancer Patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Mixed Method Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abigiya Wondimagegnehu ◽  
Workeabeba Abebe ◽  
Selamawit Hirpa ◽  
Aynalem Abraha ◽  
Eva J. Kantelhardt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychosocial Services ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Background: Provision of psychosocial services has substantial impact in cancer care by reducing emotional distress and improving both the quality of life and survival of patients, but the availability and utilization of the services have been not well-studied in developing countries, particularly in Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to explore the types of psychosocial services available for breast cancer patients and utilization in selected health facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: A mixed method study was conducted using a cross-sectional survey involving a sample of 428 patients with breast cancer, followed by a qualitative study in seven health facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A total of nine in-depth interviews (IDIs) were conducted with purposefully selected four breast cancer patients and five key informants using two separate interview guides. Descriptive statistics were calculated using SPSS software, and both bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were done to identify factors associated with provision of psychosocial services. Thematic analysis was used for the qualitative data using NVivo 12 plus software. Result: Only 47 (11.1%) patients received psychosocial services, either in the form of counseling, emotional support or provision of information. Addis Ababa residency, severity of pain and longer duration since diagnosis were factors associated with provision of psychosocial services. Health professionals reportedly provided such services along with their routine activities, and patients predominantly received social/emotional support from family members, friends and colleagues. There was no well-structured counseling service, emotional support or group discussion sessions for breast cancer patients in these health facilities. The main reasons reported by health professionals for not providing these services were high patient flow/workload, inadequate space, lack of training and not having qualified professionals to organize and deliver psychosocial services in those hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Conclusion: This study revealed that very few breast cancer patients received psychosocial services from health professionals, and the services were not integrated and delivered in a structured way. Therefore, integrating and implementing psychosocial services in cancer care is recommended both in private and government health facilities in Ethiopia.

scholarly journals Building an Integrative Outpatient Care Program for Breast Cancer Patients in Taiwan

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 343-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Hsien Lin ◽  
Jing-Huei Shiu ◽  
Fang-Pey Chen ◽  
Jen-Hwey Chiu
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Outpatient Care ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients
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