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Catherine M Laing1, Nancy J Moules1, Shane Sinclair1
1University of Calgary.
Purpose:
To understand the meaning and impact for adult patients with cancer (past or present) of creating a digital story related to their cancer experience.
Participants & Setting:
10 participants made digital stories with the help of a research assistant trained in digital storytelling. This research took place in a large, urban center in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Methodologic Approach:
This research was done in the tradition of philosophical hermeneutics. Ten one-on-one interviews were conducted, and data were analyzed using an interpretive qualitative methodology.
Findings:
Findings revealed that digital stories were cathartic; reconnected individuals with family, friends, and parts of their lives that had been interrupted from cancer therapy; helped participants reflect in a way that was often described as therapeutic; and bridged communication with others about their cancer experiences.
Implications For Nursing:
Digital stories can be used to highlight the immense psychosocial impact of cancer and point healthcare professionals and other researchers toward creative and nontraditional ways to address this issue.
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