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The Illness Experiences of Chinese Patients Living With Lymphoma: A Qualitative Study
Jiayin Ruan1, Ying Qian, Yiyu Zhuang
1Author Affiliations: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (Mss Ruan, Qian, and Zhuang); and School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, PR China (Dr Zhou).
Background:
Lymphoma patients encounter many problems. Studies investigating the illness experiences of Chinese patients with lymphoma are limited.
Objective:
The objectives of this study were to explore the illness experiences of lymphoma patients in China and describe the impacts of this disease on the everyday lives of these individuals.
Methods:
A descriptive qualitative design was used. The data were collected through face-to-face semistructured interviews and analyzed using the conventional content analysis method.
Results:
Nine men and 7 women participated in this study. The following 6 themes emerged: (1) cancer diagnosis reactions, (2) self-image altered, (3) interpersonal relationships influenced, (4) career development hindered, (5) life philosophy changed, and (6) personal growth achieved.
Conclusions:
This study contributes new knowledge to the understanding of the illness experiences of lymphoma patients within the Chinese social and cultural context. This study also reveals how these individuals cope with the complex problems they face.
Implications For Practice:
Nurses could help Chinese patients with lymphoma accept the disease and its treatments by emphasizing the importance of family integrity. Information, such as how to act in response to workplace discrimination, should be provided to patients by oncology nurses.
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