Experiences of Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients in Turkey

İnan, Figen Şengün; Günüşen, Neslihan Partlak; Üstün, Besti

doi:10.1177/1043659614550488

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“…Fear (not lack of knowledge about symptoms, but a lack of knowledge that breast cancer is treatable) was directly linked by women in two studies to their decision to delay seeking medical diagnosis 10 25. Equally, social challenges described by women in this study in relation to social stigma, breakdown of intimate relationships, social isolation and role weakening have been well documented by studies in other LMICs 10 24 26–28…”

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Experiences of accessing and using breast cancer services in Vietnam: a descriptive qualitative study

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ObjectivesTo understand, describe and analyse the experiences of women with breast cancer in Vietnam when accessing and using breast cancer services.DesignDescriptive qualitative study. Women were interviewed about their experiences from the first time they became aware of symptoms or changes to their body through treatment and post-treatment. This study is the first descriptive study on breast cancer in Vietnam from the perspective of women with a breast cancer diagnosis.ParticipantsWomen (n=13) who had completed or were still receiving treatment for breast cancer, purposively recruited from the north and south of Vietnam.ResultsAn analysis of the experiences of women with breast cancer in Vietnam revealed a lack of awareness and knowledge about breast cancer and symptoms. Family and social support were described as key factors influencing whether a woman accesses and uses breast cancer services. Cost of treatment and out-of-pocket expenditures limited access to services and resulted in significant financial challenges for women and their families.ConclusionsVietnam has made huge strides in improving cancer care, and is tackling a complex and expanding public health challenge, however, there are a number of areas requiring strengthening and future research. While Vietnam has successfully expanded social health insurance coverage, changes that increase the percentage of costs covered for specific treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy, could benefit women and their families.

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Experiences of accessing and using breast cancer services in Vietnam: a descriptive qualitative study

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“…In Turkish society, cancer is a stigmatized disease. The results of the studies that have been conducted with patients with breast cancer in Turkey suggest that breast cancer is perceived as something that threatens life and that its prognosis is uncertain (Inan et al, 2016). Also, the Turkish patients with breast cancer avoided using the word "cancer" due to this stigma (Cebeci et al, 2012).…”

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“…In Turkey, cancer is perceived as a disease that is equated with death and suffering. The results of recent studies that have been conducted with patients with breast cancer in the diagnosis and treatment process showed that women avoid using the word “cancer” and that the negative perception still remains (Cebeci, Balcı Yangın, & Tekeli, ; Inan, Günüşen, & Ustün, ). With the increasing cure rates, this negative perception is expected to change.…”

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Experiences of Turkish survivors of breast cancer: Neuman systems model perspective

İnan

Üstün

2016

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

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Aim The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explain the experiences of Turkish survivors of breast cancer in the light of the Neuman systems model. Methods Interviews were conducted with 14 Turkish survivors of breast cancer. The data were analyzed by using directed content analysis. The data were categorized according to three concepts of the Neuman systems model (stressor, variable, and nursing intervention). Results The Turkish survivors of breast cancer suffered intrapersonal, interpersonal, and extrapersonal stressors but did not receive enough support from healthcare professionals during follow‐up appointments. Conclusion Nurses working with the survivors of breast cancer should be aware of stressors and positive and negative variables. The implementation of the Neuman systems model by nurses provides a systematic perspective and helps to increase the effectiveness of survivorship care.

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“…The women wanted cancer-related anti-stigma campaigns to be organized. Results of studies on breast cancer patients in Turkey show that stigma is an important problem in cancer trajectory (2,29,30). In a society where people have a negative perception of cancer, it can be difficult for patients to complete their treatment and to express what they have experienced.…”

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After the Psychoeducational Intervention: Turkish Breast Cancer Survivors’ Experiences

İnan

Üstün

2019

Eur J Breast Health

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The number of breast cancer survivors has increased worldwide. The five-year relative survival rate for breast cancer patients has risen to 89% (1). Despite improvements in the survival rates, the post-treatment period for breast cancer is a process of restructuring and adjustment. Many studies have shown that breast cancer survivors may have persistent physical, and psychosocial problems (2-5). Systematic review and meta-analyses also underline the necessity to offer psychoeducational interventions to help breast cancer survivors manage their biopsychosocial problems and improve their emotional wellbeing and the quality of their life (6, 7). Despite their reported benefits, there have been few studies using post-treatment psychoeducational interventions for breast cancer survivors. The aim of those studies was to test effects of the psychoeducation on the quality of life and psychological distress (8, 9). In a randomized controlled study, a post-treatment psychoeducational intervention reduced anxiety, depression, anger and fatigue and improved interpersonal relationships and several subscales of the quality of life; general health status, emotional wellbeing and role performance (10). In a comparative study, a psychoeducational program was found to offer a higher quality of life and emotional well-being and lower distress than conventional care (11). In another study, psychoeducation provided improvement in knowledge and preparedness for life after treatment compared to routine care (12). Abovementioned studies mostly evaluated effects of psychoeducation based on data collected with scales and could not supply comprehensive data. The aim of this study was to explore breast cancer survivors' experiences and perceptions about participating in a home-based psychoeducational intervention. Results of an experimental study showed that a home-based psychoeducational intervention was effective in reduction of psychological distress and in improvement of the quality of life in breast cancer survivors (13). However, exploring experiences qualitatively can provide more comprehensive understanding of the experiences of survivors who participate in psychoeducation. Such research allows an examination

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Experiences of Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients in Turkey

Abstract: Nurses should be aware of psychosocial difficulties suffered during the diagnostic phase and provide care for patients. It is important that nurses provide information about the diagnostic phase to women with breast cancer and encourage them to ask questions and express their feelings.

Cited by 27 publications

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Experiences of accessing and using breast cancer services in Vietnam: a descriptive qualitative study

Experiences of accessing and using breast cancer services in Vietnam: a descriptive qualitative study

Experiences of Turkish survivors of breast cancer: Neuman systems model perspective

After the Psychoeducational Intervention: Turkish Breast Cancer Survivors’ Experiences

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