Concept analysis of cancer survivorship and contributions to oncological nursing

Oliveira, Rafaela Azevedo Abrantes de; Conceição, Vander Monteiro da; Araújo, Jeferson Santos; Zago, Márcia María Fontão

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“…Considering oneself as a cancer survivor has positive effects on the quality of life and physical and mental well-being, which are directly proportional to the positive aspects of identity, self-esteem and autonomy and indirectly proportional to negative stigma issues, especially those attributed to cancer. The presence of high self-esteem induces individuals to consider themselves as survivors of the disease 15 - 16 . Thus, the cancer survivor identity may be associated with psychological well-being 5 , 16 and personal growth 4 , 15 - 17 .…”

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“…The presence of high self-esteem induces individuals to consider themselves as survivors of the disease 15 - 16 . Thus, the cancer survivor identity may be associated with psychological well-being 5 , 16 and personal growth 4 , 15 - 17 . Another point is that patients who tend to consider themselves as survivors have a deep desire to help others who experience the same situation 18 .…”

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Patient, cured, victim or survivor of urological cancer? A qualitative study

Oliveira

Zago

2018

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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Purpose:to describe the meanings that patients attribute to the term cancer survivor and to analyze the identities assumed by them according to their experience with the disease. Methods:qualitative study with a narrative method, theoretical framework of the medical anthropology and identity concept. The study included 14 participants, men and women, diagnosed with urologic cancer. The semi-structured interviews were performed at the individual’s home, after confirming participation. Results:eight participants assumed to be survivors, but five also assumed at least one other identity, in addition to cancer survivor. In contrast, among the six who defined themselves as cured, only one indicated another identity. Four considered themselves as victims and only two as cancer patients. However, the latter - cancer patient and victim - assumed at least one other associated identity. Conclusions:allowing patients to reflect on themselves and their experience with the disease, as well as attributing themselves a new identity, will be directly related to the wellbeing and momentum the survivor is going through. Therefore, it can direct care in the cancer survivorship phase according to each survivor’s individual context.

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Patient, cured, victim or survivor of urological cancer? A qualitative study

Oliveira

Zago

2018

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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“…O câncer ainda está cercado por crenças errôneas de que é contagioso, é genético e se espalha de geração em geração; também pode ser associado a uma punição (Oliveira et al, 2018;Wood, 2018). Todas essas suposições levam o paciente ao isolamento social, ao ostracismo e ao sofrimento, que causam mudanças profundas e perturbadoras no seu modo de vida, tanto no presente quanto no futuro (Park, Blank, 2012;Doyle, 2008).…”

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“…Para Oliveira et al (2018), a vida dos sobreviventes de uma doença crônica é indiscutivelmente interrompida. Estressores, como problemas familiares, novos sintomas e possibilidade de recorrência do câncer, podem desencadear uma cascata de emoções negativas e mudar a vida dos sobreviventes.…”

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Sendo grato por estar vivo: a experiência de adolescentes que vivenciaram o câncer na infância

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Introduction: Advances in cancer treatment in the last thirty years have contributed to the growing number of survivors. In face of this progress, especially in cases of childhood cancer survivors, from the repercussions of the entire process, since diagnosis to the end of treatment, and the need of follow-up after cure, a better understanding of childhood cancer survivors experience is necessary. Objective: The research objective was to understand the adolescent`s cancer survivor experience. Methods: This was a qualitative approach study which used the Symbolic Interactionism as theoretical framework and the Thematic Analysis as a methodological framework. The data were obtained by field observation, documentary analysis, the genogram and ecomap constructions and the interview using the Original Romance method, which allowed the researcher to understand the individual´s subjective perception about his/her history. Fourteen adolescents cancer survivors attending in an outpatient clinic in São Paulo, SP, Brazil, joined the study. Results: The data comparative analysis allowed to identify four themes: "Growing in the hospital"; "Transiting from disease to cure"; "Living with the cancer legacy" and "Being grateful to be alive". Considerations: The transition from illness to cure proved to be full of insecurity, difficulty, and challenges. The will to live allows the adolescent to seek meaning to his own life, as well as the ability to adapt to complex transformations in lifefollowing the healing from a traumatic disease like cancer. After the illness, survivors acquire new values and life priorities; past experience has brought more value to life, in addition to early maturity and a sense of gratitude to God, to the mother and to others who faced this trajectory during the treatment.

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The experience of health‐related quality of life in extended and permanent cancer survivors: A qualitative systematic review

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Objective: This qualitative systematic review aims to synthesize qualitative evidence from primary studies on experiencing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in extended and permanent cancer survivors. Methods: A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, CINAHL, LILACS, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science. It followed guidelines from the statement in the Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research (ENTREQ). A quality appraisal of each study was undertaken using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme. Data synthesis was conducted according to the thematic synthesis approach. Confidence in each review finding was assessed using the Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research (Grade-CERQual). Results: Twenty-four studies from nine countries were selected for the final sample. Analysis of the studies' results allowed for the construction of nine descriptive themes that were interpreted into three analytical themes: "The body as a representation of HRQoL," "Living through and beyond cancer: the re-signification of HRQoL," and "Employing resources to improve HRQoL." According to the CERQual approach, moderate confidence estimations were achieved for the results. Conclusions: The themes reflect that the HRQoL experience is re-signified by survivors from the privilege of being alive. This process happens with the support of social resources, family, hope, and spirituality. Based on the findings, it is suggested that health staff should be able to recognize the impact that cancer survival has on HRQoL and develop a care plan that addresses needs to sustain health in these survivors.

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Concept analysis of cancer survivorship and contributions to oncological nursing

Abstract: Aim: This study aims to analyse the concept of cancer survivorship using Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis model.

Cited by 16 publications

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Patient, cured, victim or survivor of urological cancer? A qualitative study

Patient, cured, victim or survivor of urological cancer? A qualitative study

Sendo grato por estar vivo: a experiência de adolescentes que vivenciaram o câncer na infância

The experience of health‐related quality of life in extended and permanent cancer survivors: A qualitative systematic review

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