Husbands' Caring Experiences for Women with Breast Cancer in Korea

被引:8
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作者
Kwon, Eun Jin [1 ]
Yi, Myungsun [2 ]
机构
[1] Seoul Natl Univ, Grad Sch Nursing, 103 Daehak Ro, Seoul 110799, South Korea
[2] Seoul Natl Univ, Res Inst Nursing Sci, Coll Nursing, Seoul, South Korea
关键词
Breast Neoplasms; Qualitative Research; Caregivers; Spouses;
D O I
10.5388/aon.2013.13.1.18
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to describe the caring experiences of husbands for women with breast cancer in Korea. Methods: The data were collected by individual in-depth interviews with seven participants during 2010-2012. Transcribed data were analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis. Results: A total of 10 theme clusters were derived from the analysis: Hidden fear of world without wife; Responsibility with guilt for breast cancer; Desperate search for treatment information; Becoming active companion of treatment itinerary; Comfort for wife's hair loss with sympathy; Multitasks undertaken at one time; Gain and loss by coming out publically; Wife-oriented open communication; New alternative sexual life; Everyday life matured by hardship. Conclusion: The results of the study can help oncology professionals in developing couple counseling programs by providing insights of the husbands' experiences of caring for women with breast cancer.
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页码:18 / 27
页数:10
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