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A qualitative study about colorectal cancer patients and spousal caregivers' experience and needs during COVID-19:
Jiali Gong1, Meizhen Chen1, Qian Cao1
1Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
Objective:
This study aims to understand the experiences of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients and their spousal caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic and to refine a self-efficacy (SE) intervention for these couples.
Methods:
A descriptive phenomenological approach was used in this study. Data were collected from 11 CRC couples. All interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using the Colaizzi strategy.
Results:
Three themes and eight subthemes emerged: (1) Get and contribute support, (2) Life's challenges, and (3) Journey of reconstruction. The CRC couples encountered escalating challenges in coping with cancer during COVID-19. At the same time, they have received considerable support and developed confidence in rebuilding themselves in the process. Healthcare providers are advised to focus on giving appropriate support to CRC couples, so they can go further.
Conclusions:
This study gave insights into healthcare providers on the experiences of CRC couples and the development of SE intervention program to support these couples: (1) initially providing caregiving training for spousal caregivers and psychological support for patients, (2) encouraging self-care for CRC couples in the middle stage, (3) guiding them to view life positively in the later stage, and (4) assessing their situation in time to identify their needs and to provide support. Healthcare providers are recommended to increase flexibility in the SE intervention program delivery format to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on CRC couples.
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