A qualitative research on posttraumatic growth in patients with cervical cancer who had a hysterectomy at the childbearing age

VernacularTitle:育龄期宫颈癌子宫切除术后患者创伤后成长的质性研究
Author: Yang YANG ; Hong XIAO ; Liping WANG ; Jing HU ; Ying ZOU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Childbearing age women; Cervical cancer,Hysterectomy; Posttraumatic growth; Qualitative research
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;31(3):189-192
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective We aimed to explore the experience of posttraumatic growth in patients with cervical cancer who had a hysterectomy at the childbearing age.Methods The phenomenological methodology was used in the study.An in-depth interview was conducted among 12 patients chosen by purposive sampling method.Results Through careful analysis and collation,three themes were identified:smashing the original assumption,searching the meaning of existence and rebuilding the new cognitive schemata.The experience of patients' was conformed to the model which was put forward by Tedeschi,and the theme changes in personal relationships,personal strength,altruism born from sufferings and new philosophy of life were conformed to theoretical connotation of PTG.Conclusions Clinical medical staff should update psychological nursing concept timely and taking advantages of PTG to help patients pass through their difficult period.