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Coping with cancer: the spouse's perspective.

A S Kalayjian

    Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
    |June 1, 1989
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    Wives of cancer patients face significant coping difficulties and emotional distress. Supportive nursing interventions, including listening and empathy, are crucial for improving their well-being.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology Nursing
    • Psychosocial Oncology
    • Qualitative Research Methods

    Background:

    • Cancer diagnosis in a spouse significantly impacts wives' daily lives.
    • Wives experience psychological disorganization and emotional imbalance when facing this challenge.
    • Existing coping mechanisms and seeking support can be difficult for these wives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the coping difficulties faced by wives of cancer patients.
    • To identify helpful nursing interventions for these wives.
    • To understand the role of psychiatric liaison nurses in supporting cancer patient spouses.

    Main Methods:

    • Exploratory qualitative study utilizing open-ended interview questions.
    • Sample comprised 40 wives experiencing coping difficulties due to their husband's cancer diagnosis.
    • Data collected from randomly selected participants across seven settings in the Mid-Atlantic region.

    Main Results:

    • Wives reported numerous coping difficulties, psychological distress, and emotional imbalance.
    • Challenges were encountered when seeking situational supports, increasing stress.
    • Children of cancer patients also exhibited coping difficulties.
    • Essential nursing behaviors included listening, talking, caring, availability, sensitivity, empathy, and honesty.

    Conclusions:

    • Wives of cancer patients require therapeutic support as unique individuals.
    • Nursing is an art of understanding and addressing unique coping needs.
    • Psychiatric liaison nurses play a key role in supporting spouses and nursing staff.

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