Experiences of Women With Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Treated With High-Dose Chemotherapy and Stem Cell Transplantation: A Qualitative Study.
Oncol Nurs Forum
; 44(3): 375-383, 2017 05 01.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:
To explore the experiences of women with gestational trophoblastic neoplasia during and after treatment to understand their perspectives, priorities, and concerns.â©. RESEARCHAPPROACH:
A descriptive, exploratory study using in-depth semistructured interviews.â©.SETTING:
All interviews were conducted in a quiet, designated room at Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.â©.PARTICIPANTS:
Women with gestational trophoblastic neoplasia who had received stem cell transplantation from 2003 to 2013. Ten patients were eligible, and eight agreed to participate.â©. METHODOLOGICAPPROACH:
Interviews were carried out over the phone and were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Framework analysis was carried out to generate in-depth descriptions of participants' experiences.â©.FINDINGS:
Participants described significant physical, psychological, and social effects during and following treatment. Recovery was slow, and treatment had long-term effects on sexuality and body image. The impact of the women's diagnosis and treatment on their children was a primary concern.â©.INTERPRETATION:
The study provided insight into the multidimensional impact of stem cell transplantation, which can continue after treatment. The need for family-centered services for patients with dependent children was identified.â©. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Nurses need to develop services that effectively communicate the challenges of stem cell transplantation to patients and provide family-centered care and late effects and rehabilitation services.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Satisfação do Paciente
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Doença Trofoblástica Gestacional
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Transplante de Células-Tronco
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Sobreviventes de Câncer
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Antineoplásicos
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
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Pregnancy
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article