Cancer patients' sensemaking of conversations with cancer nurses in outpatient clinics.

Objective Communication is of significant importance to cancer patients however little is known about how they experience and make sense of their interactions with cancer nurses. This study was designed to investigate how and in what ways patients interpret initial consultations with cancer nurses i...

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Publicado en:Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing Vol. 26; no. 3; pp. 70 - 79
Autores principales: Hargie O, Brataas H, Thorsnes S
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation Mar-May2009
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          Hargie O
          Brataas H
          Thorsnes S
        affil: Professor, School of Communication and Psychology Research Institute, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland
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          Ambulatory Care Nursing
          Cancer Patients
          Communication
          Nurse-Patient Relations
          Oncology Nursing
          Patient Attitudes
          Aged
          Audiorecording
          Female
          Interrater Reliability
          Male
          Middle Age
          Norway
          Outpatients
          Patient Attitudes Evaluation
          Qualitative Studies
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Human
          Aged: 65+ years
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
          Female
          Male
      ab: Objective Communication is of significant importance to cancer patients however little is known about how they experience and make sense of their interactions with cancer nurses. This study was designed to investigate how and in what ways patients interpret initial consultations with cancer nurses in terms of how they perceive the role of the nurse. Design This qualitative study involved 'sensemaking' interviews with patients following their first consultation with nurses. Setting The study was carried out in two outpatient cancer clinics in hospitals in Norway. Subjects The sample consisted of nine cancer outpatients experiencing a range of cancer situations. Main outcome measures The main outcomes measure was an understanding of the way in which cancer patients make sense of the role of nurses following initial consultation. Results Preconceptions of the role of the nurse were limited, with the nurse perceived as playing a mainly functional, task-centred, role. Patients' actual experience broadened their sense of the role of the cancer nurse to encompass a psychosocial supportive role. Conclusions The sensemaking approach used in this study offered a depth of insight into core factors that shaped the patients' understanding. It is argued this approach has benefits for nursing research. Possible advantages for nursing practice and further research are suggested.
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