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Breast cancer patients--the support given by nurses
Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Nurses perceive breast cancer patient support as inadequate before and after hospitalization, though adequate during. They emphasize providing information and ensuring care continuity, highlighting a need for further research into the concept of support.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Patient Support Systems
- Healthcare Delivery
Background:
- Breast cancer recovery involves complex patient needs.
- Effective nursing support is crucial throughout the patient journey.
- Understanding nurses' perspectives on patient support is vital for improving care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze nursing support for breast cancer patients from the nurses' viewpoint.
- To assess perceived adequacy of support before, during, and after hospitalization.
- To explore nurses' roles and challenges in providing patient support.
Main Methods:
- Survey research involving 125 registered and radiological nurses in Finnish hospitals.
- Data collection via mailed questionnaires.
- Statistical analysis including percentage distributions, cross-tabulation, and loglinear models.
Main Results:
- Nurses reported inadequate patient support pre- and post-hospitalization.
- Most nurses believed patients received adequate support during hospitalization.
- Nurses identified information provision and care continuity as key duties, noting challenges and attention to relatives.
Conclusions:
- A discrepancy exists in perceived patient support levels across different care phases.
- Further research is needed to clarify the multifaceted concept of 'support' for patients and nurses.
- Current care practices are heavily influenced by nurses' perspectives, underscoring the importance of their viewpoint.