The Psychological Effects of Mesothelioma in the UK Military Context From the Carer’s Perspective: A Qualitative Study

Q2 Social Sciences

Illness Crisis and Loss Pub Date : 2022-09-05 DOI:10.1177/10541373221122964

Virginia Sherborne, A. Tod, B. Taylor

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Abstract

Mesothelioma is an incurable asbestos-related cancer with a high symptom burden. Its long lead time means cases in the military context tend to be amongst veterans. Research into the lived experience of mesothelioma is sparse. Research shows British veterans and their families are likely to have particular needs accessing health services and support. This study explored the psychological effects of mesothelioma in the UK military context from the carer's perspective. It comprised a secondary data analysis of interview data plus semi-structured interviews with family carers of UK veterans with a mesothelioma diagnosis. Themes developed included ‘ Going the extra mile’; ‘Shifts in previously robust characteristics and roles’; and ‘Needing to know’. Military culture impacted both patients and carers, with participants reporting a reluctance to show weakness. Carers experienced guilt and traumatic stress symptoms. Moral injury was reported relating to carers’ interactions with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the National Health Service (NHS).

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从护理人员的角度看英国军事环境中间皮瘤的心理影响:一项定性研究

间皮瘤是一种无法治愈的石棉相关癌症，具有很高的症状负担。它的筹备时间很长，这意味着在军事背景下，案件往往发生在退伍军人身上。对间皮瘤患者生活经历的研究很少。研究表明，英国退伍军人和他们的家人可能对获得医疗服务和支持有特殊需求。本研究从护理人员的角度探讨了间皮瘤对英国军人的心理影响。它包括对访谈数据的二次数据分析，以及对诊断为间皮瘤的英国退伍军人的家庭护理人员的半结构化访谈。开发的主题包括“加倍努力”;“以前强大的特征和角色的转变”;和“需要知道”。军事文化对病人和护理人员都产生了影响，参与者表示不愿表现出软弱。护理人员经历了内疚和创伤性压力症状。据报道，精神伤害与护理人员与国防部(MOD)和国民保健服务(NHS)的互动有关。

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Illness Crisis and Loss Social Sciences-Sociology and Political Science

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