2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Development of a psychologically-focused dyspnea algorithm for lung cancer patients undergoing treatment
| Project/Area Number |
21792227
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Clinical nursing
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| Research Institution | Gunma Prefectural College of Health Sciences |
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Principal Investigator |
HASHIMOTO Harumi 群馬県立県民健康科学大学, 看護学部, 助教 (20404923)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2009 – 2011
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| Keywords | がん看護 / 呼吸困難 / 肺がん / 治療期 / アルゴリズム |
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| Research Abstract |
The present study obtained suggestions for constructing a psychologically-focused dyspnea algorithm to assist lung cancer patients undergoing treatment in adjusting to dyspnea symptoms. The algorithm comprised components represented by six concepts identified by content analysis, such as self-concept and affective responses related to life support, and was aligned with patient progression toward more serious psychological problems rooted in dyspnea-related difficulties in daily activities. The algorithm displayed orientation toward nursing aimed at preventing and improving the problems arising from dyspnea. Further investigation is required in order to confirm the clinical applicability of the proposed algorithm.
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