Recognition of medical staff in the oncology department about management of cancer related fatigue：a qualitative research

VernacularTitle:肿瘤科医护人员对癌因性疲乏管理认知的质性研究
Author: Li TIAN ; Fen WANG ; Mei XUE ; Juanmei CAO ; Qunying ZHOU ; Yiqun YANG ; Huiling LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Medical staff; Cancer related fatigue; Symptom management; Qualitative inquiry
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;(36):2756-2758
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore how medical staff in the oncology department understand management of cancer related fatigue (CRF), and explore what factors influencing the effective practice of CRF management. Methods Qualitative inquiry was adopted. Ten medical staffs in the oncology department were selected for in- depth interview. Generic analysis was applied to code, categorize and interpret the qualitative data. Results Participants believed that many factors influenced the CRF, which hadn′t been assessed as an independent symptom and lacked the systematic, effective and specific interventions. The medical staff, patients and their families neglecting the CRF management was the main barrier. Strengthening system construction and staff training was mentioned as major area which needed to be improved. Conclusions CRF management guideline should be formulated according to our national situations based on the clinical practices, besides, the training of correlated clinical knowledge and skills of medical staff should be strengthened and eventually promote the cancer patients′quality of life.