Women's experiences of social support during the first year following primary breast cancer surgery

Drageset, Sigrunn; Lindstrøm, Torill Christine; Giske, RN Tove; Underlid, Kjell

doi:10.1111/scs.12250

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“…In the present study, it was determined that the perceived social support from family and total perceived social support were associated with effective coping with stress. In the literature, social support was found useful for patients with cancer, 19,[22][23][24] and these patients often received support from their families. 5,17,20,24,33 It was determined that the support received from family members had a positive correlation with well-being of patients with cancer, 19,22,23 and as the support received from family increased, effective coping ways increased.…”

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“…In the literature, social support was found useful for patients with cancer, 19,[22][23][24] and these patients often received support from their families. 5,17,20,24,33 It was determined that the support received from family members had a positive correlation with well-being of patients with cancer, 19,22,23 and as the support received from family increased, effective coping ways increased. 5,17,33 It was also reported that as the perceived social support increased, effective coping with stress increased.…”

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An investigation of the relationship between social support and coping with stress in women with breast cancer

Özdemir¹,

Arslan

2018

Psycho-Oncology

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An investigation of the relationship between social support and coping with stress in women with breast cancer

Özdemir¹,

Arslan

2018

Psycho-Oncology

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“…The methodological approach used in the present study accounts for different levels of interpretation, and was inspired by Kvale and Brinkmann's (2015) phenomenological-hermeneutical approach to meaning condensation, used in earlier studies by Drageset et al (2016) and Bahnsen et al (2013). This approach enables explorative, as well as descriptive and interpretative, aspects of the aim to be captured.…”

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A sanctuary of safety: A study of how patients with dual diagnosis experience caring conversations

Priebe

Gustin

Fredriksson

2017

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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The prevalence of dual diagnosis, that is, the combination of psychiatric illnesses and substance use disorders, is high. As a vast majority of previous research in this context focusses on the effects of different treatment methods, rather than interpersonal issues, the purpose of the present study was to explore and illuminate in what way patients with a dual diagnosis experience conversations with nurses in an outpatient clinic to be caring. Five patients were interviewed regarding their experiences of caring conversations. The analysis and interpretation were inspired by a previously-used hermeneutical process. These yielded three themes: (i) reciprocity creates safety and communion; (ii) suffering is made visible and understandable; and (iii) self-esteem is restored. When synthesized, these themes gave rise to a main theme - a sanctuary of safety - where suffering is alleviated and dignity and self-esteem are restored. It is concluded that the caring conversation contributes to experiences of safeness. In this specific context, safety appears to be more fundamental than trust for patients' recoveries. The caring conversation also contributes to recovery, as it supports the individual's learning and understanding as a way to cope with problems, which also enables patients to make informed decisions about their own care. The caring conversation contributes to the alleviation of suffering and restoration of dignity and self-esteem for patients with a dual diagnosis. However, there is a need for further research focussing on how the caring conversation can contribute to psychiatric nurses' caring expertise.

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“…Midtgaard et al () have shown that belonging to a group in an exercise intervention was characterised by a special esprit de corps across the spectrum of different cancer diagnoses. Other research has confirmed that patients can derive benefits from sharing experiences with their illness with other patients in the same situation (Drageset, Lindstrom, Giske, & Underlid, ; Krumwiede & Krumwiede, ).…”

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A sense of understanding and belonging when life is at stake—Operable lung cancer patients' lived experiences of participation in exercise

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Objective To explore the lived experiences and social benefits among patients with operable Non‐small‐cell lung cancer who participated in an exercise intervention. Methods Eighteen patients enrolled in an exercise intervention at 2 weeks post‐surgery participated in qualitative interviews at three time points. A phenomenological hermeneutical approach comprised the epistemological stance inspired by Ricoeur's philosophy. Analysis and interpretation provided descriptions that captured the meaning of the patients' lived experiences. Results The exercise intervention was significant in terms of the patients' social capital, and the patients experienced themselves as part of a community. Patients gained access to resources that derived from human interaction in the exercise group, and their illness and treatment became easier to manage when shared with others in the same situation. The intervention helped to create a community for patients after lung cancer surgery, and the patients experienced a feeling of belonging and equality with the other participants. Conclusion The group‐based exercise intervention created opportunities for mutual understanding between patients, making illness and treatment easier to manage. The patients experienced support to reformulate their identity during the exercise intervention in their interaction with peers in the group.

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Women's experiences of social support during the first year following primary breast cancer surgery

Abstract: Mutual sharing of experiences is an important part of social support. Continuity, availability, information and respect were essential aspects of experienced professional support.

Cited by 46 publications

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An investigation of the relationship between social support and coping with stress in women with breast cancer

An investigation of the relationship between social support and coping with stress in women with breast cancer

A sanctuary of safety: A study of how patients with dual diagnosis experience caring conversations

A sense of understanding and belonging when life is at stake—Operable lung cancer patients' lived experiences of participation in exercise

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