Living with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: Uncovering the symptom experience and self-management of neuropathic symptoms among cancer survivors.
Eur J Oncol Nurs
; 36: 135-141, 2018 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The study aimed at uncovering the symptom experience of neurotoxicity, self-adopted approaches and perspectives in managing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathic (CIPN) symptoms in a sample of Chinese cancer survivors.METHODS:
A qualitative descriptive study was used to explore individual experiences. A purposive sample of 12 female participants experiencing CIPN was invited to semi-structured interviews who were part of a larger prospective observational study investigating the natural progression and risk factors of CIPN. Textual interview data were managed in NVivo. Content analysis was used.RESULTS:
Participants were aged 41-64 years and experienced moderate to severe neuropathic symptoms from 5 to 23 months after completion of a six-cycle chemotherapy regimens at reported during the interviews. Four categories emerged from the qualitative data, namely, (1) experience come to reality characteristics of CIPN symptoms, (2) disruptions and perceived threat ability to perform activities and resume work, (3) re-establishing an 'at least satisfactory level of well-being', and (4) views of and approaches in managing neuropathic symptoms.CONCLUSIONS:
The characteristics of CIPN symptoms causing disruptions in functional and/or psychosocial well-being from the patients' perspectives and the self-help strategies used to manage symptoms showed a need to provide quality multidisciplinary supportive care, focusing on restoring functional and psychosocial well-being, and enhancing knowledge about symptom assessment and evidence-based strategies for empowering cancer survivors to cope with this complex symptom.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Adaptación Psicológica
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Enfermedades del Sistema Nervioso Periférico
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Supervivientes de Cáncer
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Neoplasias
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Antineoplásicos
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Eur J Oncol Nurs
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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NEOPLASIAS
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article