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KMID : 0388320090160040392
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Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2009 Volume.16 No. 4 p.392 ~ p.401
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The Nursing Needs of Post-Surgical Colon Cancer Patients at Discharge
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Ju Ae-Ra
Yeoum Soon-Gyo
Park Kyung-Sook
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Abstract
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Purpose: 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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KEYWORD
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Nursing, Needs, Neoplasms, Colon
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