Department of Primary Care & Public Health, Brighton & Sussex Medical School, Falmer, Sussex, UK.
J Psychosoc Oncol. 2010;28(6):666-82. doi: 10.1080/07347332.2010.516812.
There is an increasing awareness that there are often aspects of the experience of cancer that patients view as positive or beneficial despite substantial physical and psychological impacts. Individuals with head and neck cancer (HNC) are unique with respect to the possible facial disfigurement and functional limitations following disease and treatment. This qualitative study aimed to explore whether patients with HNC experience positive consequences posttreatment, and to investigate the nature of any benefit finding. Emerging master themes included a change in life priorities, greater closeness to family and friends, a greater awareness of self, for example, an increase in self-confidence and empowerment, and a greater awareness of faith and spirituality. Despite the adverse affects often associated with HNC, patients report some degree of positive growth following treatment.
人们越来越意识到，尽管癌症患者在身体和心理上受到了很大的影响，但他们往往会从癌症经历中看到积极或有益的方面。头颈部癌症（HNC）患者在疾病和治疗后可能会出现面部畸形和功能受限，因此具有独特性。本定性研究旨在探讨 HNC 患者在治疗后是否会经历积极的后果，并研究其获益发现的本质。新出现的主要主题包括生活重点的改变、与家人和朋友更加亲近、对自我的更多认识，例如自信心和自主权的增强，以及对信仰和灵性的更多认识。尽管 HNC 常伴有不良影响，但患者在治疗后仍会在一定程度上报告积极的成长。
