Same-day breast cancer surgery: a qualitative study of women's lived experiences. Greenslade, M V., Elliott, B., & Mandville-Anstey, S. A. Oncology nursing forum, 37(2):E92–7, 2010.
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: To understand the experiences of women having same-day breast cancer surgery and make recommendations to assist healthcare professionals effect change to enhance quality of care., RESEARCH APPROACH: Thematic analysis of audiotaped interviews., SETTING: Outpatient departments of two city hospitals on the east coast of Canada., PARTICIPANTS: Purposive sample of 13 women who had undergone same-day breast cancer surgery., METHODOLOGIC APPROACH: A constructivist approach with in-depth interviews and comparative analysis to develop and systemically organize data into four major interrelated themes and a connecting essential thread., MAIN RESEARCH VARIABLES: Women's experiences with same-day breast cancer surgery., FINDINGS: The themes of preparation, timing, supports, and community health nursing intervention were of paramount importance for effective coping and recovery. Women who had a positive experience with same-day breast cancer surgery also reported having adequate preparation, appropriate timing of preparation, strong support systems, and sufficient community health nursing intervention. Those reporting a negative experience encountered challenges in one or more of the identified theme areas., CONCLUSIONS: Same-day surgery is a sign of the times, and the approach to it is changing. Healthcare systems need to be responsive to such changes. Although same-day surgery for breast cancer is not suitable for every patient, women undergoing this type of surgery should be assessed individually to determine whether it is appropriate for them., INTERPRETATION: Women undergoing breast cancer surgery should be screened for same-day surgery suitability. Those having same-day breast cancer surgery should be prepared adequately with timely education. Most importantly, such women should receive community health nursing follow-up for assessment, continuing education, and psychosocial support.
@article{greenslade_same-day_2010,
	title = {Same-day breast cancer surgery: a qualitative study of women's lived experiences.},
	volume = {37},
	issn = {1538-0688},
	abstract = {PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: To understand the experiences of women having same-day breast cancer surgery and make recommendations to assist healthcare professionals effect change to enhance quality of care., RESEARCH APPROACH: Thematic analysis of audiotaped interviews., SETTING: Outpatient departments of two city hospitals on the east coast of Canada., PARTICIPANTS: Purposive sample of 13 women who had undergone same-day breast cancer surgery., METHODOLOGIC APPROACH: A constructivist approach with in-depth interviews and comparative analysis to develop and systemically organize data into four major interrelated themes and a connecting essential thread., MAIN RESEARCH VARIABLES: Women's experiences with same-day breast cancer surgery., FINDINGS: The themes of preparation, timing, supports, and community health nursing intervention were of paramount importance for effective coping and recovery. Women who had a positive experience with same-day breast cancer surgery also reported having adequate preparation, appropriate timing of preparation, strong support systems, and sufficient community health nursing intervention. Those reporting a negative experience encountered challenges in one or more of the identified theme areas., CONCLUSIONS: Same-day surgery is a sign of the times, and the approach to it is changing. Healthcare systems need to be responsive to such changes. Although same-day surgery for breast cancer is not suitable for every patient, women undergoing this type of surgery should be assessed individually to determine whether it is appropriate for them., INTERPRETATION: Women undergoing breast cancer surgery should be screened for same-day surgery suitability. Those having same-day breast cancer surgery should be prepared adequately with timely education. Most importantly, such women should receive community health nursing follow-up for assessment, continuing education, and psychosocial support.},
	number = {2},
	journal = {Oncology nursing forum},
	author = {Greenslade, M Victoria and Elliott, Barbara and Mandville-Anstey, Sue Ann},
	year = {2010},
	keywords = {*Ambulatory Surgical Procedures/nu [Nursing], *Breast Neoplasms, *Community Health Nursing, *Nurse-Patient Relations, *Oncology Nursing, Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Aged, Ambulatory Surgical Procedures/px [Psychology], Breast Neoplasms/nu [Nursing], Breast Neoplasms/px [Psychology], Breast Neoplasms/su [Surgery], Continuity of Patient Care, Female, Middle Aged, Nursing Methodology Research, Perioperative Nursing, Social support, humans},
	pages = {E92--7},
}

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