Impact of Co-occurring Cancer-Related and Wound-Specific Symptoms on Functional Performance Among Patients With Advanced Cancer and Malignant Fungating Wounds: An Exploratory, Observational Study.
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs
; 50(6): 451-457, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of co-occurring symptoms in patients with advanced cancer and malignant fungating wounds (MFWs) on palliative and functional performance, and the feasibility of collecting self-reported data in this population.DESIGN:
This was an exploratory, observational study. Quantitative surveys and qualitative semistructured interviews using a phenomenological approach were employed. SUBJECTS ANDSETTING:
The sample comprised 5 adults with advanced breast, oral, and ovarian cancer and MFWs. Participants were recruited from an urban outpatient cancer center, hospice, and wound center located in the Northeastern United States.METHODS:
Demographic and clinical characteristics were collected, and self-reported symptom and functional performance data measured. Descriptive statistics, T scores, confidence intervals, and standard deviation were calculated for quantitative data. One-to-one semistructured interviews were conducted by the first author to gain deeper understanding of participants' symptom experience. Qualitative data were analyzed using an iterative and inductive thematic data analysis method to identify major themes.RESULTS:
The mean cancer-related and wound-specific symptom occurrence was 17 (SD = 5.56) and 4 (SD = 1.26), respectively. Distressing, extensive co-occurring symptom burdens were experienced by all participants; they also reported poor functional performance and diminished palliative performance. Qualitative findings supported quantitative results.CONCLUSIONS:
Findings suggest that co-occurring cancer-related and wound-specific symptoms have incremental and negative impact on functional performance. The use of multiple data collection methods was feasible, including self-reported data in this advanced cancer population.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Año:
2023
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Article