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Cancer survivorship: evolutionary concept analysis.

Natalie Doyle¹

¹Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. natalie.doyle@rmh.nhs.uk

Journal of Advanced Nursing

|April 1, 2008

Summary

Cancer survivorship in adults is a complex, life-changing process beginning at diagnosis, encompassing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health. Understanding this evolving concept is crucial for healthcare professionals and future research.

Area of Science:

Oncology
Nursing
Sociology

Background:

The concept of cancer survivorship lacks a precise definition across disciplines.
A clear definition is essential for robust theoretical development and research in cancer survivorship.
Substantive research into the lived experience of cancer survival is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a concept analysis of cancer survivorship in adults.
To clarify the definition and scope of cancer survivorship.
To establish a foundational understanding for future research and practice.

Main Methods:

Literature review of English-language publications (1994-2006) and seminal works.
Application of Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis method.

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Inclusion of sociocultural, temporal, lay, and emic perspectives.

Main Results:

Cancer survivorship is a dynamic process initiated by diagnosis, marked by uncertainty.
It represents a unique yet universally experienced, life-altering duality of positive and negative aspects.
Consequences are categorized into physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health domains.

Conclusions:

Cancer survivorship is a significant and growing global reality for millions.
Enhanced understanding of the patient experience benefits nurses in theory and practice.
Concept clarification provides a heuristic for advancing cancer survivorship research and theory generation.