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Experiences of Self-management Support among Breast Cancer Survivors

Seok-Mo Heo, Ph.D., D.D.S.1, Narae Heo, Ph.D., FNP2
Korean Journal of Adult Nursing 2016;28(4):470-481.
Published online: August 31, 2016

1Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju

2Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Hansei University, Jeonju, Korea

Corresponding author: Heo, Narae Department of Nursing, Hansei University, 30 Hanse-ro, Gunpo 15852, Korea. Tel: +82-31-450-9875, Fax: +82-31-450-5379, E-mail: graceheo@hansei.ac.kr
• Received: July 19, 2016   • Accepted: August 23, 2016

Copyright © 2016 Korean Society of Adult Nursing

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  • Purpose
    The purpose of this study was to explore self-management support experiences among breast cancer survivors.
  • Methods
    Individual in-depth interviews were performed for survivors who had treated breast cancer after completion of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Data were collected from April 2014 to July 2014 and analyzed using phenomenological method by Colaizzi.
  • Results
    Five essential themes were found as follows: 1) Need for continuous help and support to maintain self-management, 2) Need for professional resources to carry out regular exercise, 3) Overcoming psychological difficulties through others rather than health care professionals, 4) Disappointment with time with and circumstances of health care consultation, 5) Dependence on means of media for health related information.
  • Conclusion
    The results might contribute to an understanding of self-management support experienced by breast cancer survivors in Korea. It is suggested that evidence-based program for self-management support should be developed and applied to nursing intervention for breast cancer survivors.
  • Key Words: Breast cancer; Survivors; Self-care; Support; Experiences
Table 1.
Theme Clusters and Themes of Self-Management Support Experiences amo ong Breast Cancer Survivors
Theme clusters Themes
․ Continuously searching for the information source necessary for self-management Need for continuous help and support to maintain self-management
․ Desiring for hot line system of professional healthcare service
․ Experience of unsuccessful self-management in a group exercise program Need for professional resources to carry out regular exercise
․ Requiring for tailored and individualized coaching to accomplish the self-exercise
․ Sympathy for current state with a self-help group people Overcoming psychological difficulties through others rather than health care professionals
․ Feeling psychological stability with friends
․ Being fully aware of recommendation from attending physician during consultation Disappointment with time with and circumstances of health care consultation
․ Being unsatisfied with consultation time and circumstances
․ Getting all information necessary for management from nurses Dependence on means of media for health related information
․ Requiring patient-centered means of media tailored for each breast cancer survivor.
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    Theme Clusters and Themes of Self-Management Support Experiences amo ong Breast Cancer Survivors

    Theme clusters Themes
    ․ Continuously searching for the information source necessary for self-management Need for continuous help and support to maintain self-management
    ․ Desiring for hot line system of professional healthcare service
    ․ Experience of unsuccessful self-management in a group exercise program Need for professional resources to carry out regular exercise
    ․ Requiring for tailored and individualized coaching to accomplish the self-exercise
    ․ Sympathy for current state with a self-help group people Overcoming psychological difficulties through others rather than health care professionals
    ․ Feeling psychological stability with friends
    ․ Being fully aware of recommendation from attending physician during consultation Disappointment with time with and circumstances of health care consultation
    ․ Being unsatisfied with consultation time and circumstances
    ․ Getting all information necessary for management from nurses Dependence on means of media for health related information
    ․ Requiring patient-centered means of media tailored for each breast cancer survivor.
    Table 1. Theme Clusters and Themes of Self-Management Support Experiences amo ong Breast Cancer Survivors

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