A research on experiences of patients living with ulcerative colitis
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2907.2016.14.013
- VernacularTitle:溃疡性结肠炎患者患病体验研究
- Author:
Jiayin RUAN
1
;
Yunxian ZHOU
;
Yan CHEN
Author Information
1. 310053 杭州，浙江中医药大学护理学院
- Keywords:
Ulcerative colitis;
Qualitative research;
Nursing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2016;22(14):1975-1978
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the experiences of patients with ulcerative colitis.Methods A descriptive qualitative research approach was adopted.Purposive sampling was used and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 patients with ulcerative colitis.The data were analyzed using content analysis method.Results Three themes were derived:adjusting diet,taking the toilet as the centre,and keeping secret,which reflected patients′coping styles when living with ulcerative colitis.Conclusions Nurses should understand the complicated experiences of patients with ulcerative colitis and offer them effective and individualized support.
