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KMID : 0367020160280010116
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Journal of Korean Academic of Adult Nursing
2016 Volume.28 No. 1 p.116 ~ p.126
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How do Lung Cancer Patients Experience Stigma? : A Meta-synthesis of Qualitative Studies
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:Jeong Ji-Yeon
:Jeong Gyeong-Hui/:So Hyang-Sook
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Abstract
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Purpose : Lung cancer patients are often stigmatized since lung cancer is closely associated with smoking, which is a self-administered life style. The stigma of lung cancer has been examined in some qualitative studies; however, their findings were diverse and not yet synthesized. Therefore, this meta-synthesis study aimed to explore how lung cancer patients experience stigma.
Methods : A meta-synthesis method, as suggested by Sandelowski and Barroso in 2007, was applied by aggregating the findings after an evaluation according to consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ).
Results : By synthesizing the findings of the selected seven papers, a synthesized theme was emerged as “experiencing external and internal distances, which mandates authentic and consistent supports.” The four sub-themes included ‘experiencing some distance from the surrounded world,’ ‘experiencing self-made distance between the disease and oneself,’ ‘the disease experience causes social isolation and loneliness,’ and ‘there is lack of supportive care for myself.’
Conclusion : Health care providers should be more attentive to supporting lung cancer patients by providing more effective advocacy programs that improve patients’ quality of life.
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KEYWORD
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Lung cancer, Stigma, Qualitative study, Meta-synthesis
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