Recovery and self-management support following primary cancer treatment

被引:174
作者
Foster, C. [1 ]
Fenlon, D. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Southampton, Macmillan Survivorship Res Grp, Fac Hlth Sci, Southampton SO17 1BJ, Hants, England
关键词
self-management support; confidence; survivors; recovery; CHRONIC ILLNESS; DISEASE; SURVIVORS; EFFICACY; HEALTH; BREAST;
D O I
10.1038/bjc.2011.419
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 ;
摘要
BACKGROUND: Around 2 million people are living with or beyond cancer in the UK. However, experiences and needs following primary treatment are relatively neglected. Following treatment, survivors may feel particularly vulnerable and face threats to their identity. We present a conceptual framework to inform areas of self-management support to facilitate recovery of health and wellbeing following primary cancer treatment. METHODS: To explain the framework, we draw on data from two studies: UK-wide consultation about cancer patients' research priorities and survivors' self-management in the year following primary cancer treatment. RESULTS: Self-confidence may be low following treatment. Recovery includes rebuilding lost confidence. Support to manage the impact of cancer on everyday life was a priority. Self-management support included health professionals, peers, employers, family, friends and online resources. However, support was not always available and confidence to access support could be low. CONCLUSION: Cancer survivors may struggle to self-manage following primary treatment where confidence is low or support is lacking. Low confidence may be a significant barrier to accessing support. Supporting recovery of self-confidence is an important aspect of recovery alongside physical and psychosocial problems in the context of changing health care and cancer follow-up. British Journal of Cancer (2011) 105, S21 - S28; doi: 10.1038/bjc.2011.419 www.bjcancer.com (C) 2011 Cancer Research UK
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页码:S21 / S28
页数:8
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