Erdoğan Yüce Gülyeter, Döner Ayser, Muz Gamze
About the authors: Gülyeter Erdoğan Yüce, PhD, MSc, RN, is an Assistant Professor at Faculty of Health Sciences, Aksaray University, Aksaray, Turkey.
Ayser Döner, PhD, MSc, RN, at Faculty of Health Sciences, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
Gastroenterol Nurs. 2025;48(3):215-226. doi: 10.1097/SGA.0000000000000865. Epub 2025 May 28.
This qualitative study aimed to analyze the experiences and needs of colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy during the diagnosis and treatment process. Purposeful sampling was used in the study, and 15 colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy were included. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured interview form and analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-stage method. In the study, 5 themes and 10 subthemes emerged that reflect the experiences and needs of individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The main themes were: facing off cancer, navigating symptom challenges, navigating challenges beyond health, uncertain future full of fears, and finding strength in adversity. The study provided a comprehensive overview of the emotional, physical, psychological, social, and financial challenges encountered during the treatment process, as well as the coping methods, support systems, and needs of patients. The findings reveal that colorectal cancer patients have numerous ongoing needs including physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, and financial support. The results emphasize that healthcare professionals need to take more initiative to improve colorectal cancer patients' quality of life and care processes.
这项定性研究旨在分析结直肠癌患者在诊断和治疗过程中接受化疗的经历与需求。该研究采用了目的抽样法，纳入了15名正在接受化疗的结直肠癌患者。通过使用半结构化访谈表格进行面对面访谈收集数据，并采用科莱齐的七阶段方法进行分析。研究中出现了5个主题和10个子主题，反映了被诊断为结直肠癌的个体的经历和需求。主要主题包括：直面癌症、应对症状挑战、应对健康之外的挑战、充满恐惧的不确定未来以及在逆境中寻找力量。该研究全面概述了治疗过程中遇到的情感、身体、心理、社会和经济挑战，以及患者的应对方法、支持系统和需求。研究结果表明，结直肠癌患者有许多持续的需求，包括身体、情感、心理、精神和经济支持。结果强调，医疗保健专业人员需要更加主动地提高结直肠癌患者的生活质量和护理过程。
