Abstract
The increased intensity and complexity of cancer treatment has an impact on the lives of the adolescents undergoing such treatments. Living with cancer is a distinct experience for them which include physical, psychological, spiritual and social dimensions. The cancer experience comprises more than the measurement of symptom occurrence, frequency, duration and severity, or the ratings of quality of life. The meanings of the lived experience from the adolescent's perspective and self-report can give a more accurate, holistic picture of the nature and scope of the experience. Practitioners need to know and understand the meaning of the experience from the adolescent's perspective in order to design appropriate interventions to prevent or relieve distress in these patients.
The purpose of this study was to describe the meanings of the lived experience of having cancer for adolescents undergoing treatment. Phenomenology was the qualitative research methodology used. As outlined by Patricia Munhall, this methodology seeks to understand the meaning of lived experiences.
Sigma Membership
Gamma Psi at-Large
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Phenomenology
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Adolescents, Cancer, Nurse-Patient Communication, Patient Distress, Quality of Life
Advisor
Lois Magnussen
Second Advisor
Joanne Itano
Third Advisor
Merle R. Kataoka-Yahiro
Fourth Advisor
Patricia Nishimoto
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Degree Year
2010
Recommended Citation
Fochtman, Dianne, "Understanding the meaning of the lived experience of adolescents in treatment for cancer" (2022). Dissertations. 1672.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1672
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2022-03-18
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3429595; ProQuest document ID: 761661154. The author still retains copyright.