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Experiences of older adult patients with cancer on nursing care: A qualitative study
Akerke Mussayeva1, Joseph Almazan2, Jonas Preposi Cruz3
1Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan, 010000.
Abstract:
This study described the experiences of hospitalized older adult patients with cancer in the care provided by nurses. This study utilized descriptive qualitative research from February to April 2024; the researchers conducted semi-structured interviews among 14 older adult patients with cancer aged 65 to 75. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, translated, and then analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. The study has identified themes, namely "Nurturing Care of Nurses Received by the Patient," "Attributes and Qualities of Nursing Staff," "Challenges and Concerns of Patients During Hospitalization," and "Suggested Approaches of the Patients towards Enhancing Staffing and Support Systems." Our findings revealed that compassionate and attentive nursing practices ensure a better understanding of elderly health needs. Older adult patients with cancer experience physical and emotional challenges such as pain and depression. Moreover, nurses cannot provide emotional care due to insufficient nursing staff.
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