The Nursing Needs of Post-Surgical Colon Cancer Patients at Discharge.
- Author:
Ae Ra JU
1
;
Soon Gyo YEOUM
;
Kyung Sook PARK
Author Information
1. Seoul Asan Hospital Ca Center, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Nursing;
Needs;
Neoplasms;
Colon
- MeSH:
Colon;
Colonic Neoplasms;
Diet;
Handling (Psychology);
Health Promotion;
Hospitals, General;
Humans;
Life Style;
Prognosis;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2009;16(4):392-401
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was a descriptive survey of nursing needs for post surgical colon cancer patients at discharge. METHOD: A survey was done utilizing questionnaires about the nursing needs a target sample of 61 patients who had colon cancer surgery during April May 2006 in a general hospital in Seoul. RESULTS: Levels for treatment & prognosis were the highest in all domain, high in order of psychological support & stability, complications & discomfort, diet, daily life style, recovery & health promotion, and support system. Patient factors affecting nursing needs were age, job, duration of colon cancer and handling of stoma. CONCLUSION: Using discharge education for colon cancer patients based on the results of this study, nurses should focus on the domains of treatment & prognosis, psychological support & stability and complication & discomfort, and should tailor teaching content to be specified for age, job, duration of colon cancer, and handling of stoma.
