Abstract
To date, esophageal cancer studies primarily evaluate patients' physical consequences and quality of life after diagnosis and treatment. Very few studies have investigated emotional distress among this group. What exactly are the unmet support needs of these patients? This is a proposal for an exploratory study using focus-groups.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
Pilot/Exploratory Study
Keywords:
Esophageal Carcinomas, Esophagectomy, Support Needs
Recommended Citation
Whang, Sung E., "Identifying support needs of patients with esophageal carcinomas prior to surgical intervention: An exploratory study" (2017). Convention. 366.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/366
Conference Name
44th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2017
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Identifying support needs of patients with esophageal carcinomas prior to surgical intervention: An exploratory study
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
To date, esophageal cancer studies primarily evaluate patients' physical consequences and quality of life after diagnosis and treatment. Very few studies have investigated emotional distress among this group. What exactly are the unmet support needs of these patients? This is a proposal for an exploratory study using focus-groups.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.