Stress and coping strategies among allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation survivors: A qualitative study.
Eur J Cancer Care (Engl)
; 29(6): e13307, 2020 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this qualitative study was to explore allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) survivors' perspectives of stresses and their coping strategies, in order to attain a deeper understanding of their experience.METHODS:
We conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 Japanese allo-HSCT survivors about the stresses they experienced and how they coped. We then conducted a content-driven thematic analysis of the interview results. The interview questions probed stresses and coping strategies related to allo-HSCT.RESULTS:
We identified 74 stresses across 7 domains symptoms after transplantation, limitations in daily life, appearance changes, relationship anxieties, work impairment and financial issues, uncertainty and disappointed expectations. In addition, 21 coping strategies were identified across 3 domains direct efforts to manage problems, adaptive attitude, and seeking and using social support.CONCLUSION:
By identifying a broad range of stressors associated with allo-HSCT, insight was gained as to the impact of allo-HSCT on survivors' lives. These results provide a foundation for the future development of resources for survivors, their significant others and clinicians. Stressors and coping strategies among allo-HSCT survivors were comprehensively characterised, which will provide useful information for patients and enable healthcare practitioners to provide better care.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Transplante de Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article