Family-based belief interventions to enhance resilience in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: A...

This study aimed to explore the mechanisms and perceived impact of faith-based family interventions on psychological resilience among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

This study employed a qualitative methodology with a phenomenological design to investigate how relatives of patients with breast cancer have dealt with offering faith-based support throughout chemotherapy. Twenty family members of patients, purposefully chosen, participated in semi-structured interviews to gather the data. Field notes, an interview guide, and a demographic data questionnaire are among the study tools. Face-to-face interviews were conducted, videotaped with consent, and subjected to thematic analysis using NVivo software. Peer debriefing, member verification, triangulation, and audit trail recording all help preserve the authenticity of the data.

In this study, 20 family members of patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy participated. Four major themes emerged from the data analysis: information requirements, family resilience, caregiving obstacles, and types of family support (emotional, informational, instrumental, esteem, and spiritual). These themes highlight the importance of families playing an active role in supporting patients with their treatment.

Interventions based on family beliefs are crucial for enhancing breast cancer patients' quality of life and resilience during chemotherapy. Integrating faith-based family support into oncology nursing practice is crucial for improving the quality of life and resilience of patients with breast cancer by including their families in their treatment.