The lived experience of ovarian cancer: A phenomenological approach
The lived experience of ovarian cancer: A phenomenological approach
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DOI：
10.1111/j.1745-7599.2012.00732.x
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发表时间：
2012-10-01
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通讯作者：
Champion, Jane Dimmitt
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作者：
Guenther, Joanna;Stiles, Anne;Champion, Jane Dimmitt
目的：通过个人访谈描述被诊断为卵巢癌的妇女的生活经历。资料来源：11名在过去五年内被诊断为卵巢癌的女性接受了开放式指导性问题的采访。根据狄克曼和艾伦的解释学现象学过程，对构成模式和关系主题的叙事反应进行了分析。结论：这项现象学研究反映了女性患卵巢癌的经历。出现了以下六种构成模式和相关主题：(A)启示，(B)危险，(C)瞭望，(D)变得正常，(E)活在每一个时刻。对实践的启示：了解卵巢癌女性的共同经历和共同意义可能有助于早期诊断和改善生活质量。这些妇女确定了在向提供者报告时应引起关注的症状，可能会导致诊断测试。这些经验还可能有助于制定旨在满足被诊断为卵巢癌的妇女的需要的干预措施。
Purpose: To describe the lived experience of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer using individual interviews. Data sources: Eleven women who had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer within the past five years were interviewed with open-ended guiding questions. The narrative responses were analyzed for constitutive patterns and relational themes according to Diekelmann and Allen's hermeneutic phenomenological process. Conclusions: This phenomenological study gave voice to the women's experience with ovarian cancer. The following six constitutive patterns and associated themes emerged: (a) The Revelation, (b) Jeopardy, (c) On the Lookout, (d) Becoming Normal, and (e) Living Every Moment. Implications for practice: An understanding of the common experiences and shared meanings of women with ovarian cancer may contribute to earlier diagnosis and improved quality of life. The women identified symptoms that should generate concern when reported to providers, potentially leading to diagnostic testing. The experiences may also serve to inform the development of interventions aimed at meeting the needs of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.