Difficulties in daily life of post thoracic esophagectomy cancer patients after hospital discharge
10.2512/jspm.9.128
- VernacularTitle:胸部食道がん術後患者の退院後の生活における困難の実態
- Author:
Shigeaki Watanuki
;
Keiko Iino
;
Yurie Koyama
;
Miho Kurihara
;
Chisato Ichikawa
;
Kyoko Okada
;
Hideo Uesugi
;
Chie Asanuma
;
Hiroyuki Daiko
;
Takeo Fujita
;
Kyoko Suzuki
;
Chihoko Wada
;
Michiko Mori
;
Yoko Hisabe
;
Kaori Yagasaki
;
Hiroko Komatsu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
thoracic esophageal cancer;
difficulties in daily life;
signs and symptoms;
content analysis
- From:Palliative Care Research
2014;9(2):128-135
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
Purpose: This study aimed at identifying difficulties among post thoracic esophagectomy cancer patients during outpatient follow-up. Methods: Patients who had radical esophagectomy at a cancer center hospital in Japan were prospectively observed and were interviewed by a certified nurse assigned at esophageal surgical outpatient division. Their responses were documented in medical records and were analyzed by content analysis method. This study was approved by the study hospital's research ethics committee. Results: The data from 66 patients were obtained. Content analysis yielded 221 extracts, 25 categories, and 65 codes of difficulties, including: concerns or signs/symptoms associated with dietary intake, physical activity, and anxiety. Implications: The majority of post-thoracoabdominal esophagectomy patients experienced multiple dysfunctions and symptoms after discharge. The results underscore the significance of nurses' role in assessing and instructing patients to address these issues.
