Experiences of caregivers with spouses receiving chemotherapy for colorectal cancer and their expectations from nursing services

• DOI: 10.4103/apjon.apjon_11_17
• Publication Date: 2017-04-13T13:53:24Z
• Authors: Ayse Cal; Ilknur A Avci; Figen Cavusoglu
• Keywords: RT1-120; Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens; Nursing; spouse caregivers; Colorectal cancer; 3. Good health; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Original Article; nursing care; RC254-282

Objective:The purpose of this study was to reveal experiences caregivers whose spouses were receiving chemotherapy for colorectal cancer and their expectations from nursing services.Methods:This is a qualitative study. The interviewed at home. Sampling criteria volunteering participate in the study, being able understand Turkish, not having speech or hearing problems offering care with primary cancer. interviews continued until concepts likely be responses research questions repeatedly appeared. Fourteen comprised sample. Data collected descriptive characteristics form semi-structured interview in-depth after making appointments on phone. steps followed content analysis coding data, an organization codes themes, description findings evaluation findings.Results:Experiences services found comprise following themes "Facing Disease," "Difficulties Encountered," "Continuing Live," "Provision Health Care Services."Conclusions:The results revealed that its treatment affected only patients but also care. Nurses giving oncology clinics, public health centers, home can make plans based four emerging detect earlier create appropriate solutions them. They will contribute literature revealing needs people as well. services. This findings. Experiences Services."