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Positive personal changes in the aftermath of head and neck cancer diagnosis: A qualitative study in patients and their spouses

✍ Scribed by Michelle Ruf; Stefan Büchi; Hanspeter Moergeli; Roger A. Zwahlen; Josef Jenewein

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2009
Tongue
English
Weight
151 KB
Volume
31
Category
Article
ISSN
1043-3074

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✦ Synopsis

Abstract

Background

There is increasing evidence that serious and life‐threatening illnesses such as malignant tumors not only can lead to increased psychological stress, but also can lead to positive changes.

Methods

In this qualitative study, 31 patients with head and neck cancer and 25 women partners were interviewed with regard to positive personal changes (posttraumatic growth). The audiotaped responses were analyzed using qualitative context analysis.

Results

A total of 25 patients (81%) and their women partners (84%) reported positive changes. Qualitative content analysis revealed 3 different categories of growth: attitudes toward life, personal strength, and relationships. Partners reported significantly more positive changes in relationships, especially, within the partnership. The total amount of positive change was almost equal.

Conclusion

Positive personal changes are frequently reported by patients and by significant others. The total amount of positive change is almost equal in patients and their women partners, but wives experience more positive changes within the partnership. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 2009

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