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Finding a wider horizon : experiences of being a next-of-kin of a person suffering from colorectal cancer as told after having participated in a psychoeducational program
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- Ohlsson-Nevo, Emma, 1960- (author)
- Örebro universitet,Institutionen för hälsovetenskap och medicin,Region Örebro län,Department of Surgery, Örebro University Hospital, Örebro, Sweden
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- Andershed, Birgitta, 1947- (author)
- Örebro universitet,Institutionen för hälsovetenskap och medicin,Department of Palliative Care Research, Ersta Sköndal University College, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Nursing, Gjøvik University College, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Nilsson, Ulrica G, 1960- (author)
- Umeå universitet,Örebro universitet,Institutionen för hälsovetenskap och medicin,Perioperativ omvårdnad,Institutionen för omvårdnad
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- Anderzen-Carlsson, Agneta, 1966- (author)
- Örebro universitet,Institutionen för hälsovetenskap och medicin,Region Örebro län,Centre for Health Care Sciences
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- Elsevier BV, 2013
- 2013
- English.
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In: European Journal of Oncology Nursing. - : Elsevier BV. - 1462-3889 .- 1532-2122. ; 17:3, s. 324-330
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Abstract
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- AimThe aim of this study was twofold: first, to describe the experience of being the next-of-kin of a person suffering from colorectal cancer (CRC), and second, to describe how a psychoeducational program (PEP) might contribute to the next-of-kin's life experience. Psychosocial interventions for next-of-kin to cancer patients are effective in improving quality of life issues, although there are conflicting results in previous studies. Most studies have evaluated the effects of PEP for mixed cancer groups but there is little knowledge about how next-of-kin to a person treated for CRC describe their experience of life and their experience of participating in a PEP.MethodsThe study used a qualitative descriptive design. Individual, open-ended interviews with each of the 18 next-of-kin, of persons receiving treatment for CRC, who participated in a PEP. Data were analyzed using content analysis.ResultsBased on the experiences described by the next-of-kin to a person treated for CRC, the subtheme; Facing a personal challenge was developed. From their described experiences of participating in a PEP, the subtheme Obtaining New Insights and Perspectives emerged. One main theme was finally identified; Finding a Wider Horizon. The study illuminates the importance of integrating the next-of-kin/family in the colorectal cancer care.ConclusionThe findings from this study can be used to plan future interventions for next-of-kin to patients with CRC as it offers possibilities to understand the next-of-kin's situation and experience from participating in a PEP.
Subject headings
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Omvårdnad (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Nursing (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- colorectal cancer
- patient
- next-of-kin
- psychoeducational program
- content analysis
- caregiver
- Caring sciences
- Omvårdnadsvetenskap
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- ref (subject category)
- art (subject category)
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