Xixi Du, XD (2024) The experiences of Chinese colorectal cancer survivors in marital intimacy after ostomy creation: A qualitative study. Belitung Nursing Journal, 10 (2). pp. 222-230. ISSN 2477-4073
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Abstract
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks as the third most prevalent cancer globally. The
disease and its treatment significantly impact marital intimacy, particularly among individuals
who have undergone ostomy creation. Therefore, it is necessary to explore their experiences.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the experiences of colorectal cancer survivors in
marital intimacy after ostomy creation and clarify the domain and sub-domain of marital
intimacy in CRC survivors with ostomy.
Method: This study used a qualitative descriptive design, and participants were selected by
purposive sampling from two hospitals in Henan province, China. Sixteen patients participated
in this research, and the data were collected through an in-depth interview from June 27 to
September 27, 2023. Colaizzi’s method was used to analyze the data.
Results: Five themes emerged from data analysis, including physical intimacy, psychological
intimacy, social intimacy, spiritual intimacy, and operational intimacy.
Conclusion: By profiling the experiences of CRC survivors in marital intimacy after ostomy
creation, the domain and sub-domain of marital intimacy were clarified in this cohort and
revealed that ostomy had a severe effect on marital intimacy among colorectal cancer
survivors. The results from this study could be used by nurses, midwives, and other healthcare
professionals to design specific interventions covering all aspects of marital intimacy. Also,
the findings will guide the development of a particular instrument for marital intimacy in CRC
survivors with ostomy.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | China; colorectal cancer; ostomy; marital intimacy; experience; qualitative research |
Subjects: | Teknologi (600-699) > 610 Ilmu Keperawatan |
Divisions: | Fakultas Sains, Teknologi dan Ilmu Kesehatan > S1 Keperawatan |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email eprints@bbg.ac.id |
Date Deposited: | 21 Jan 2025 07:26 |
Last Modified: | 21 Jan 2025 07:26 |
URI: | https://eprints.bbg.ac.id/id/eprint/475 |