Qualitative research on the psychological experience of the patients suffering chronic hepatitis C
10.3760/j.issn.1674-2907.2015.10.022
- VernacularTitle:慢性丙型肝炎患者心理体验的质性研究
- Author:
Qingna HU
1
;
Qiuyan XING
;
Ying LIU
Author Information
1. 515041 汕头大学医学院第一附属医院感染科
- Keywords:
Hepatitis C,chronic;
Quality of life;
Psychological experience;
Qualitative research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2015;21(10):1177-1179,1180
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the psychological experience of the patients suffering chronic hepatitis C. Methods A deep interview was conducted with 14 patients with chronic hepatitis C. Data were collected, analyzed and distilled by Colaizzi analysis method. Results Five major themes were extracted as follows:the relationship between the illness and the body, heavy psychological burden, weakness of support system, high demand of knowledge about the disease, and different coping styles. Conclusions It′s necessary to emphasize the physical and psychological health of patients suffering chronic hepatitis C. In order to improve patients′quality of life and satisfy their needs, medical staffs should provide education about the disease and psychological nursing for the patients, and help them establish support system to improve their quality of life.
