Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회지)

Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회)
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The Nursing Needs of Post-Surgical Colon Cancer Patients at Discharge

대장암 수술 환자의 퇴원 시 간호요구도 조사

  • Received : 2008.10.09
  • Accepted : 2009.10.03
  • Published : 2009.11.30
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Abstract

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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