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- Title
Experiences of Women With Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Treated With High-Dose Chemotherapy and Stem Cell Transplantation: A Qualitative Study.
- Authors
Singh, Kam; Warnock, Clare; Ireson, Jane; Strickland, Sarah; Seckl, Michael J.; Hancock, Barry W.
- Abstract
Purpose/Objectives: To explore the experiences of women with gestational trophoblastic neoplasia during and after treatment to understand their perspectives, priorities, and concerns. Research Approach: A descriptive, exploratory study using in-depth semistructured interviews. Setting: All interviews were conducted in a quiet, designated room at Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Participants: Women with gestational trophoblastic neoplasia who had received stem cell transplantation from 2003 to 2013. Ten patients were eligible, and eight agreed to participate. Methodologic Approach: Interviews were carried out over the phone and were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Framework analysis was carried out to generate in-depth descriptions of participants' experiences. Findings: Participants described significant physical, psychological, and social effects during and following treatment. Recovery was slow, and treatment had long-term effects on sexuality and body image. The impact of the women's diagnosis and treatment on their children was a primary concern. Interpretation: The study provided insight into the multidimensional impact of stem cell transplantation, which can continue after treatment. The need for family-centered services for patients with dependent children was identified. Implications for Nursing: Nurses need to develop services that effectively communicate the challenges of stem cell transplantation to patients and provide family-centered care and late effects and rehabilitation services.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; STEM cell transplantation; CANCER chemotherapy; GESTATIONAL trophoblastic disease; CONVALESCENCE; EXPERIENCE; FAMILY medicine; INTERVIEWING; RESEARCH methodology; RESEARCH; SELF-perception; HUMAN sexuality; QUALITATIVE research; PSYCHOLOGY; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Oncology Nursing Forum, 2017, Vol 44, Issue 3, p375
- ISSN
0190-535X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1188/17.ONF.375-383