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Journal of Nursing ›› 2022, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (21): 1-5.doi: 10.16460/j.issn1008-9969.2022.21.001

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Symptom Experience and Psychology of Patients with Genital Lymphedema after Treatment for Endometrial Cancer: A Qualitative Research

LIU Yuan-yuana, LIU Gao-minga, HU Jina, FAN Jie-linb, DENG Shi-jiac   

  1. a. Lymphedema Rehabilitation Center; b. Gynecologic Oncology Ward II; c. Dept. of Nursing Administration, Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha 410013, China
  • Received:2022-06-14 Online:2022-11-10 Published:2022-12-07

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Abstract: Objective To understand the symptom experience and psychology of patients with genital lymphedema after treatment for endometrial cancer, and to provide reference for the management and physical and psychological recovery of the patients. Methods With purposive sampling, 16 patients with genital lymphedema after treatment for endometrial cancer from a tertiary grade-A cancer hospital in Changsha from August 2020 to January 2021 were selected for semi-structured interviews, and the data were analyzed by Colaizzi 7-step analysis method. Results Four themes at different levels were extracted: body level including swelling, limited mobility of lower extremity, and trouble with urination; psychological level including stigma, negative emotions, worry about prognosis and avoidance; family level including trouble with sexual function, and increased family burden; social level including change in the job and social activities and expectation for social support. Conclusion Patients with genital lymphedema after treatment for endometrial cancer encounter much trouble. Symptom management to alleviate discomfort, psychological guidance to relieve stress, and support and guidance targeted for difficulties at the family and social level are conducive to promoting physical and psychological recovery of the patients, thus to improve the quality of life.

Key words: endometrial cancer, genital lymphedema, symptom experience, psychology, qualitative research

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  • R473.73
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