Mah M A, Johnston C
Canada West Biosciences, Calgary, Alberta.
Cancer Nurs. 1993 Oct;16(5):382-7.
This descriptive/exploratory study examined the concerns of families of patients with head and neck cancer. A convenience sample from a metropolitan hospital included four families. Data were collected through semistructured interviews, observations, and chart reviews over three time periods (before treatment, during treatment, and during rehabilitation) over a period of 5 months. Analysis of data showed five major types of concerns: cancer and its meaning, social relations, experience with hospitalization, treatment, and future placement. Findings showed that the types of concerns related to head and neck cancer are perceived as threatening and harmful. Concerns among patients were different from those of their family members across the different time periods. Our findings are useful in helping nurses understand the experience of head and neck cancer from the perspectives of the patient and their family members, and impact on their successful adjustment.
这项描述性/探索性研究调查了头颈癌患者家属的担忧。从一家大都市医院选取了一个便利样本，其中包括四个家庭。通过半结构化访谈、观察以及在5个月的时间内分三个时间段（治疗前、治疗期间和康复期间）查阅病历收集数据。数据分析显示出五种主要的担忧类型：癌症及其意义、社会关系、住院体验、治疗以及未来安置。研究结果表明，与头颈癌相关的担忧类型被视为具有威胁性和危害性。在不同时间段，患者的担忧与家属的担忧有所不同。我们的研究结果有助于护士从患者及其家属的角度理解头颈癌的经历，以及对他们成功适应的影响。
