Facilitators and barriers of weight self-management in breast cancer patients: a qualitative study
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20220308-01054
- VernacularTitle:乳腺癌患者体重自我管理促进和障碍因素的质性研究
- Author:
Lisha PANG
1
;
Qian LU
;
Meijuan LIU
;
Ying BIAN
;
Juan QI
;
Fei ZHU
;
Chunlei LIU
Author Information
1. 河北大学护理学院，保定 071000
- Keywords:
Breast neoplasms;
Weight self-management;
Facilitators;
Barriers;
Qualitative research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2023;29(1):14-19
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the facilitators and barriers of weight self-management (WSM) in breast cancer patients, so as to provide reference for WSM intervention in breast cancer patients.Methods:This study was a descriptive qualitative study. From July to October 2021, 17 patients with breast cancer admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University were selected as research objects by purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients. The data were analyzed by thematic analysis.Results:Two themes of WSM facilitators and barriers of breast cancer patients were extracted. Facilitators included three subthemes, namely: correct personal perception, positive self-regulation, positive social influence and social support. Barriers were composed of five subthemes, namely: lack of knowledge and skills, negative emotions, unhealthy living habits, role conflicts, limited physical functions.Conclusions:Medical and nursing staff should strengthen WSM health education for breast cancer patients, improve their awareness of WSM, self-regulation ability and symptom self-management, encourage them to exercise moderately, so as to promote the WSM level of breast cancer patients.
