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  • 1Nursing and Patient Care Services, Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia.

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Patients undergoing radiation therapy often experience inadequate information and fragmented care, leading to feelings of a loss of control. Improved nursing support and care coordination are crucial for enhancing the patient experience during cancer treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology Nursing
  • Patient Experience
  • Radiation Therapy

Background:

  • Radiation therapy is a cornerstone of cancer treatment.
  • Understanding the patient's lived experience is crucial for optimizing care.
  • Existing care models may not fully address the psychosocial needs of radiation therapy patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and interpret the experiences of individuals undergoing radiation therapy.
  • To identify deficits in care delivery within radiation therapy departments.
  • To inform nurses about the challenges faced by patients receiving radiation therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Hermeneutic phenomenology philosophical basis.
  • Unstructured interviews with 20 individuals undergoing radiation therapy.

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  • Qualitative data analysis to interpret patient experiences.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant deficits identified in care quality within radiation therapy departments.
    • Inadequate or inappropriate information and preparation provided to patients.
    • Patients feel a loss of control due to outpatient management and unaddressed coping needs.
    • Poor care coordination leads to conflicting messages and suboptimal support.

    Conclusions:

    • Current radiation therapy care often fails to meet patient informational and emotional needs.
    • Enhanced nursing support and improved care coordination are essential.
    • Addressing patient coping mechanisms and promoting a sense of control can improve treatment experience.