The nature and timing of distress among post-treatment haematological cancer survivors.
Eur J Cancer Care (Engl)
; 28(1): e12951, 2019 Jan.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30284333
Many people with haematological cancers will not meet the diagnostic criteria for a psychological disorder, but will still suffer distress during treatment and beyond. The current study aimed to explore the nature and timing of psychosocial distress experienced by haematological cancer survivors. Twenty-three post-treatment haematological cancer survivors participated in a semi-structured interview. Data were analysed using thematic analysis which involved identifying, analysing and reporting themes. Four themes were identified: Apprehension about leaving the safety of the health care system comprises the struggles encountered when transitioning from patient to survivor, Uncertainty and life transitions in the post-treatment period encompasses the changes survivors face when attempting to re-enter their "normal" lives, Distress associated with ongoing physical problems or impairment describes issues associated with the ongoing physical sequelae, and Fear of recurrence encapsulates how the continuing threat of cancer recurrence impacted survivors. This study has found that distress is ongoing for many haematological cancer survivors in the post-treatment period. It is imperative that distress is identified and support offered to those in need to prevent further psychosocial issues. It is especially important to consider the psychosocial needs of survivors in the post-treatment stage who are discharged from the health system may be unsure where to seek help.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ansiedad
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Estrés Psicológico
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Neoplasias Hematológicas
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Depresión
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Supervivientes de Cáncer
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur J Cancer Care (Engl)
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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NEOPLASIAS
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Nueva Zelanda
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido