The psychosocial effects of cancer-related lymphedema

Life-long lymphedema is a common complication of cancer therapy. In this Canadian study, we adopted a phenomenological methodology to explore the experience of patients with cancer-related lymphedema, and their spouses. We conducted audio taped semistructured interviews with 11 patients and eight sp...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of palliative care 2008-09, Vol.24 (3), p.134-143
Hauptverfasser:	Towers, Anna, Carnevale, Franco A, Baker, Mary Ellen
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Activities of Daily Living - psychology Adaptation, Psychological Attitude of Health Personnel Attitude to Health Body Image Cancer Cost of Illness Female Frustration Health psychology Health Services Needs and Demand Humans Leisure Activities - psychology Lymphedema - etiology Lymphedema - prevention & control Lymphedema - psychology Male Medical treatment National Health Programs Neoplasms - complications Nursing Methodology Research Older people Qualitative Research Quality of Life - psychology Quebec Social Support Spouses - psychology Surveys and Questionnaires
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