J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.
2009 Nov;16(4):392-401.
The Nursing Needs of Post-Surgical Colon Cancer Patients at Discharge
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- 1Seoul Asan Hospital Ca Center, Korea.
- 2Department of Nursing, Seoil University, Korea. yeoumsg@seoil.ac.kr
- 3Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chungang University, Korea.
Abstract
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This study was a descriptive survey of nursing needs for post surgical colon cancer patients at discharge. METHOD: A survey was done utilizing questionnaires about the nursing needs a target sample of 61 patients who had colon cancer surgery during April May 2006 in a general hospital in Seoul.
RESULTS
Levels for treatment & prognosis were the highest in all domain, high in order of psychological support & stability, complications & discomfort, diet, daily life style, recovery & health promotion, and support system. Patient factors affecting nursing needs were age, job, duration of colon cancer and handling of stoma.
CONCLUSION
Using discharge education for colon cancer patients based on the results of this study, nurses should focus on the domains of treatment & prognosis, psychological support & stability and complication & discomfort, and should tailor teaching content to be specified for age, job, duration of colon cancer, and handling of stoma.
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