| Title |
Living with lymphoedema—the perspective of cancer patients: a qualitative study
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Supportive Care in Cancer, January 2018
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| DOI | 10.1007/s00520-018-4048-x |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Ángela Río-González, Francisco Molina-Rueda, Domingo Palacios-Ceña, Isabel M. Alguacil-Diego |
| Abstract |
The aim of this study was to describe the lived experience of lymphoedema and the barriers faced by cancer sufferers receiving physiotherapy outpatient treatment. A qualitative, phenomenological study was performed. Purposeful sampling method was used. Data collection methods included unstructured and semi-structured interviews and researcher field notes. A thematic analysis was used. The study was conducted following the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. Eleven patients (62.18 ± 10.14 years) (90.91% women) participated. One theme was identified with different subgroups. The main theme 'Living a life with multiple barriers'-formed by the subthemes 'Discovering physical and psychological barriers', 'Searching information', 'Building relationships' and 'Controlling expenses'-displays the daily difficulties they must face in areas such as work. The patients reported that lymphoedema is a constant emotional and physical challenge. They need to adapt their lives to their new situation, learning how to manage the lymphoedema. Patients considered lymphoedema as a clinical situation with multiple barriers and they found that it does alter their quality of life. These results can be applied in onco-haematology units to develop specific protocols for customers. |
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| Spain | 7 | 44% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6% |
| Canada | 1 | 6% |
| Unknown | 7 | 44% |
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| Members of the public | 13 | 81% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 2 | 13% |
| Scientists | 1 | 6% |
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| Unknown | 55 | 100% |
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| Student > Master | 7 | 13% |
| Student > Bachelor | 6 | 11% |
| Researcher | 4 | 7% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 4 | 7% |
| Lecturer > Senior Lecturer | 2 | 4% |
| Other | 12 | 22% |
| Unknown | 20 | 36% |
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| Nursing and Health Professions | 13 | 24% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 9 | 16% |
| Psychology | 4 | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 3 | 5% |
| Arts and Humanities | 2 | 4% |
| Other | 5 | 9% |
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