Self-concept and cancer: understanding the nursing role

Area of Science:

• Oncology nursing
• Patient adaptation
• Psychosocial oncology

Background:

• Cancer presents significant challenges to patients' self-concept.
• Nurses are crucial in providing support during cancer diagnosis and treatment.
• Understanding patient self-conception is vital for facilitating adaptation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the challenges cancer poses to patients' self-conception.
• To guide nurses in assisting patients with self-conceptual adaptation.
• To utilize Roy's Adaptation Model as a framework for nursing care.

Main Methods:

• Exploration of challenges from cancer investigation to treatment.
• Application of Roy's Adaptation Model for nursing interventions.
• Integration of research evidence and personal views.

Main Results:

• Nurses can effectively support patients by understanding self-conceptual challenges.
• Roy's Adaptation Model provides a structured approach to facilitate patient adaptation.
• Evidence-based and personalized nursing care enhances coping.

Conclusions:

• Nurses play a pivotal role in helping cancer patients adapt their self-concept.
• Utilizing theoretical models like Roy's enhances nursing care effectiveness.
• A comprehensive approach addressing psychosocial needs is essential for cancer patient well-being.