Occupational Experiences of and Psychological Adjustment by Family Members of Cancer Patients

IF 0.8 4区医学 Q4 REHABILITATION

Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy Pub Date : 2013-06-01 DOI:10.1016/j.hkjot.2013.06.002

Seigo Minami , Ryuji Kobayashi , Makoto Kyougoku , Isamu Matuda

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Abstract

Objective/Background

This qualitative analysis aimed to provide valuable insight into the occupational experiences of and psychological adjustments by family members who act as palliative caregivers. In addition, we also aimed to investigate and clarify these complex experiences and formulate results that are both meaningful and important to the families themselves.

Methods

Families who had lost a family member (n = 9) and were part of a palliative treatment support programme were identified through introductions from healthcare workers. They were individually interviewed using both casual questioning and semistructured questionnaires. The data were analysed using the grounded theory approach.

Results

The following six core categories were identified using grounded theory analysis: (a) being overwhelmed by pressure, (b) occupation while living with the illness, (c) living without being overwhelmed by anxiety, (d) having difficulties in regulating emotions, (e) comforting memories of the occupational experiences, and (f) leading to a change in emotions.

Conclusion

Occupational experiences can play a significant role in the psychological adjustment of families of terminally ill cancer patients.

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癌症患者家属的职业经历与心理调适

目的/背景本定性分析旨在为姑息治疗照护者家庭成员的职业经历和心理调整提供有价值的见解。此外，我们还旨在调查和澄清这些复杂的经历，并制定对家庭本身既有意义又重要的结果。方法通过卫生保健工作者的介绍，确定失去家庭成员并参与姑息治疗支持计划的家庭(n = 9)。他们分别接受了非正式提问和半结构化问卷调查。采用扎根理论方法对数据进行了分析。结果通过扎根理论分析，确定了以下六个核心类别:(a)被压力压倒，(b)与疾病共存的职业，(c)生活中不被焦虑压倒，(d)情绪调节困难，(e)对职业经历的安慰记忆，以及(f)导致情绪变化。结论职业经历对癌症晚期患者家属的心理调节有重要作用。

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Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy 医学-康复医学

CiteScore

1.10

自引率

0.00%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy is the official peer-reviewed open access publication of the Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association. The Journal aims to promote the development of theory and practice in occupational therapy (OT), and facilitate documentation and communication among educators, researchers and practitioners. It also works to advance availability, use, support and excellence of OT and maintain professional standards to promote better understanding of OT.