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Cancer patients' experience with implanted venous ports: A qualitative descriptive study
Maryam Janatolmakan1, Lyda Awys1, Alireza Khatony2
1Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Summary
Cancer patients experience both benefits and drawbacks with venous access ports. Addressing patient knowledge gaps and anxiety through training and support is crucial for acceptance.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Patient Experience Research
- Medical Device Integration
Background:
- Increasing use of intravenous (IV) access ports for chemotherapy administration.
- Understanding patient perspectives on IV access ports is vital for healthcare providers.
- Insights can inform improvements in nursing management and patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore cancer patients' experiences with venous access ports.
- To identify patient-reported positive and negative aspects of these devices.
- To understand barriers to the acceptance of venous access ports.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative content analysis of semi-structured interviews with 14 cancer patients.
- Purposive sampling from an oncology ward at Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences.
- Data managed using MaxQda-10 software.
Main Results:
- Analysis revealed three main categories: positive aspects, negative aspects, and barriers to acceptance.
- Ten sub-categories were identified within these main themes.
- Patients reported both advantages and disadvantages associated with venous access ports.
Conclusions:
- Venous access ports present both positive and negative patient experiences.
- Insufficient knowledge and psychological factors (fear, anxiety) hinder port acceptance.
- Recommendations include enhanced patient training and psychological support for newly admitted patients.
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