2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Developing a support program for the unmet information needs in young breast cancer survivors
| Project/Area Number |
20592540
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Clinical nursing
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| Research Institution | Hiroshima University |
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Principal Investigator |
MIYASHITA Mika 広島大学, 大学院・保健学研究科, 教授 (60347424)
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| Co-Investigator(Renkei-kenkyūsha) |
TAKAHASHI Miyako 獨協医科大学, 医学部, 准教授 (20322042)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2008 – 2011
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| Keywords | 看護学 / 癌 |
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| Research Abstract |
The information needs in young breast cancer patients were investigated by focus group discussion. Multidimensional information was required from young breast cancer patients. Unmet information needs and quality of life in young breast cancer patients were surveyed using with structured questionnaire. The highest unmet information need was identified overall communication with medical professionals. The information of side effects by hormonal therapy which was specific information in young patients had related with quality of life. The information about hot flashes resulting from hormonal therapy was exposed through the original home page.
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