Self-management through perceived symptoms impact among patients with nasopharyngeal cancer during phase 1 of cancer trajectory
Objective: This study is conducted to understand in-depth the self management experience among the patients with nasopharyngeal cancer during the phase 1 of identification of the symptoms. Method: Individual semi-structured interviews were held with patients diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer (N=...
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2020
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/83201/1/83201_Self-management%20through%20perceived%20symptoms.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/83201/2/83201_Self-management%20through%20perceived%20symptoms_SCOPUS.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/83201/ http://www.sysrevpharm.org/fulltext/196-1600614948.pdf?1600756335 |
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| Institution: | Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia |
| Language: | English English |
| Summary: | Objective: This study is conducted to understand in-depth the self management experience among the patients with nasopharyngeal cancer during the phase 1 of identification of the symptoms.
Method: Individual semi-structured interviews were held with patients diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer (N=16) in two general hospitals in Malaysia. Data were transcribed and analysed using framework analysis. Four phases of cancer trajectory identified. In this article, themes emerged inphase 1 is in focus.
Results: The finding suggest that during phase 1, patients self-manage their early symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer based on their perception of the impact of the symptoms towards their life, because of the absent of knowledge on nasopharyngeal cancer.
Conclusion: Adequate, appropriate knowledge and information provision on nasopharyngeal cancer among public is highly in demand. It is crucial in promoting effective self-management on symptoms identification and subsequently early detection of nasopharyngeal cancer. |
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