Enriching our understanding of vulnerability through the experiences and perspectives of individuals living with mental illness

Lajoie, Corinne; Fortin, Justine; Racine, Éric

doi:10.1080/08989621.2019.1679121

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“…All analyses were conducted in MaxQDA ( Kuckartz & Rädiker, 2019 ). Relevant quotes from the participants were translated from French to English by a member of the research team [JF] and verified by a bilingual member of the research team [MRB] as previously done in the literature ( Lajoie et al, 2019 ).…”

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The Impact of Canadian Medical Delays and Preventive Measures on Breast Cancer Experience: A Silent Battle Masked by the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic led to the prioritization of breast cancer services towards patients who are currently in treatment or diagnosed with advanced stages of breast cancer, and the self-assessment of both tumor growth and treatment side effects. Alongside the stress associated with cancer itself, delays and complications due to COVID-19 may impact patients’ mental health. Purpose To describe the experiences of Canadians living with breast cancer who received a diagnosis and/or treatment during the pandemic, and to identify their recommendations for improving patients well-being during future pandemics. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eighteen women living with breast cancer who also completed the Distress Thermometer questionnaire. The transcripts were analyzed using a descriptive thematic content methodology. Results Women who started their breast cancer screening or treatment before the pandemic reported fewer delays and less psychological distress than those who started during the pandemic. Participants reported feeling dehumanized while receiving their medical care, being unable to be accompanied during medical visits, and fearing treatment interruption during the pandemic. Patient recommendations for improving care and psychological support included the presence of family caregivers at consultations to receive the diagnosis and for the first treatment session. Conclusion Study findings provide new insights on how healthcare restrictions during the pandemic impacted on patient experiences and their well-being during screening and treatment for breast cancer. The need for cancer nursing practices and care delivery strategies that promote the delivery of compassionate, patient-centred care and the provision of psychological support during future pandemics are identified.

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“…Poor physical and mental health, harmful risk-taking behaviours (e.g., drug misuse, HIV, and sexually transmitted infection) [ 41 ] and public health consequences [ 3 , 43 ] are frequently identified, in the literature, as barriers to and negative consequences of vulnerability. Our findings demonstrate that lack of literacy and individual frailty increased vulnerability to stressors and limited social reintegration [ 37 ].…”

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Vulnerability through the Eyes of People Attended by a Portuguese Community-Based Association: A Thematic Analysis

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Vulnerability is associated with the individual’s social and biological conditions, but also the conditions of their enveloping environment and society, leading to terms such as vulnerable populations or risk groups. This study aimed to give a voice to people with experiences of vulnerability and explore their perspectives, using a descriptive qualitative design. Purportedly vulnerable adults were recruited and interviewed with semi-structured questions on vulnerability. Data were organized, using WebQDA software, and submitted to thematic content analysis, as proposed by Clark and Braun, which generated a thematic tree. The study included six men and six women with a mean age of 43.8 [SD = 14.17] years old. Thematic analysis generated three themes: (1) Conceptions about vulnerability, (2) Barriers imposed by vulnerability, and (3) Strategies for dealing with vulnerability. The results highlight that vulnerability is a highly dynamic process of openness to circumstances that influence individual outcomes. However, there is a lack of conceptual clarity. Although being vulnerable is perceived as something negative, we need to transform the social mindset, because vulnerability also has the potential to change priorities in life for the better.

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Lived experiences of participation in mental health research in Canada: breaking the glass wall

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Racine

2020

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Enriching our understanding of vulnerability through the experiences and perspectives of individuals living with mental illness

Cited by 4 publications

References 26 publications

The Impact of Canadian Medical Delays and Preventive Measures on Breast Cancer Experience: A Silent Battle Masked by the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Impact of Canadian Medical Delays and Preventive Measures on Breast Cancer Experience: A Silent Battle Masked by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Vulnerability through the Eyes of People Attended by a Portuguese Community-Based Association: A Thematic Analysis

Lived experiences of participation in mental health research in Canada: breaking the glass wall

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