Information needs of patients who undergo surgery for head and neck cancer
Individuals who undergo surgery for head and neck cancer endure significant changes in body image and lifestyle limitation; hence, they experience feat and anxiety. A retrospective survey identified the information needs of 32 patients who had surgery for head and neck cancer over the period July...
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doaj-c1aaba60cba94652aeb78c9277a369b52020-11-24T21:22:38ZengPappin CommunicationsCanadian Oncology Nursing Journal2368-80761995-01-015191110.5737/1181912x51911Information needs of patients who undergo surgery for head and neck cancerMary Glavassevich0Ann McKibbon1Sarah Thomas2RN, SCN, BA, nursing unit director, surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ONRN, BScN, nursing unit director, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ONRN, BA, clinical educator, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ONIndividuals who undergo surgery for head and neck cancer endure significant changes in body image and lifestyle limitation; hence, they experience feat and anxiety. A retrospective survey identified the information needs of 32 patients who had surgery for head and neck cancer over the period July 1990 to February 1991. The survey also determined which symptoms they experienced and whether they had been informed of these before surgery. Data from the questions revealed that most patients experienced fear, anxiety and pain. The survey indicated that most patients who had difficulties in speaking, swallowing and breathing as well as changes in appearance said they did not receive information regarding these before surgery. Preparation of patients for surgery based on informational needs is essential. The implications and recommendations for patient education will be discussed and outlined.http://www.canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/524/525 |
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Individuals who undergo surgery for head and neck cancer endure significant changes in body image and lifestyle limitation; hence, they experience feat and anxiety.
A retrospective survey identified the information needs of 32 patients who had surgery for head and neck cancer over the period July 1990 to February 1991. The survey also determined which symptoms they experienced and whether they had been informed of these before surgery.
Data from the questions revealed that most patients experienced fear, anxiety and pain. The survey indicated that most patients who had difficulties in speaking, swallowing and breathing as well as changes in appearance said they did not receive information regarding these before surgery. Preparation of patients for surgery based on informational needs is essential. The implications and recommendations for patient education will be discussed and outlined. |
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