[An analysis of cancer survival narratives using computerized text analysis program]
Dal Sook Kim1, Ah Hyun Park2, Nam Jun Kang2
1College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea. dskim@cnu.ac.kr.
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
|July 26, 2014
Summary
Cancer survivors
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychology
- Linguistics
Context:
- Cancer survival narratives offer unique insights into patient experiences.
- Analyzing language use reveals emotional and situational shifts during cancer survivorship.
Purpose:
- To explore the lived experiences of individuals throughout their cancer diagnosis, treatment, and self-care phases.
- To analyze linguistic patterns associated with different stages of cancer survivorship.
Summary:
- Analysis of 29 cancer survival narratives using Korean text analysis revealed distinct linguistic markers for diagnosis, treatment, and self-care periods.
- Diagnosis and treatment phases were characterized by disease-focused and uncertain language, while self-care involved more present-oriented and humanistic themes.
Impact:
- Understanding these distinct experiences can inform supportive care strategies.
- Linguistic analysis provides a novel method for exploring patient perspectives in oncology.
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