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  11. Seeing The Self Again: A Phenomenological Photo Elicitation Study Of Italian Laryngectomy Survivors

Seeing the self again: A phenomenological photo elicitation study of Italian laryngectomy survivors

Valentina Bressan1, Elisabetta Losi2, Gianluca Catania3

  • 1Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Department of Specialized Medicine, Udine Hospital, Udine, Italy.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing : the Official Journal of European Oncology Nursing Society
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Photo elicitation reveals how total laryngectomy survivors redefine themselves and find hope after surgery. Visual methods offer unique insights into identity, resilience, and psychosocial well-being, enhancing cancer survivorship care.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Psychosocial Care
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Total laryngectomy significantly impacts patients' physiological and psychosocial well-being.
  • Survivorship research often lacks visual methodologies to explore embodied experiences.
  • Few studies have examined visual representations of illness and self-redefinition post-laryngectomy in Italy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how total laryngectomy survivors perceive themselves and visually represent their illness experiences.
  • To understand the process of self-redefinition after total laryngectomy using visual methods.
  • To capture the embodied and existential experiences of cancer survivors in the Italian context.

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Keywords:
Cancer survivorshipHead and neck cancerLaryngectomyPhenomenology

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  • Nineteen participants recruited from Northern Italian Otorhinolaryngology departments.
  • Semi-structured interviews combined with participant-selected or produced photographs for data analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Two key themes emerged: 'The challenges of illness and a rebirth' and 'Rooting hope and the thrust in a new future'.
    • Photographs conveyed complex meanings and aspirations often beyond verbal expression.
    • Identified factors sustaining resilience include family support, self-esteem, and meaningful environments.

    Conclusions:

    • Photo elicitation facilitated expression of survivorship beyond verbal communication, offering unique insights.
    • Visual methods enhance understanding of identity reconstruction, stigma resistance, and future envisioning post-surgery.
    • Findings support the use of visual methods to improve psychosocial care and person-centered communication in oncology.
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