Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Self-management strategies used by head and neck cancer survivors following completion of primary treatment: A directed content analysis. |
| Authors: |
Dunne, Simon, Mooney, Orla, Coffey, Laura, Sharp, Linda, Timmons, Aileen, Desmond, Deirdre, Gooberman‐Hill, Rachael, O'Sullivan, Eleanor, Keogh, Ivan, Timon, Conrad, Gallagher, Pamela |
| Source: |
Psycho-Oncology. Dec2017, Vol. 26 Issue 12, p2194-2200. 7p. |
| Subjects: |
Self-management (Psychology), Head & neck cancer patients, Head & neck cancer treatment, Diet therapy for cancer patients, Psycho-oncology |
| Abstract: |
Objective: Head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors encounter unique challenges following treatment. This study aimed to identify self-management strategies that HNC survivors use to overcome these posttreatment challenges.Methods: Twenty-seven individuals from 4 designated cancer centres in Ireland were interviewed about self-management strategies that helped them overcome challenges following HNC treatment. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analysed using directed content analysis.Results: Twenty self-management strategy types (encompassing 77 specific strategies) were identified. The most frequently used self-management strategy types were self-sustaining (used by 26 survivors), self-motivating (n = 25), and proactive problem solving (n = 25). The most frequently used specific strategies were adaptive approaches to ongoing physical consequences of HNC and its treatment (n = 24), customising dietary practices (n = 24), and maintaining a positive outlook (n = 22).Conclusions: The study identified strategies that helped HNC survivors to self-manage posttreatment challenges. This information could inform the design/development of self-management interventions tailored towards HNC survivors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
