Conference Proceedings - School of Nursing & Midwifery - Trinity ...

School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin: 8 th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference
Transforming Healthcare Through Research, Education & Technology: 7 th – 9 th November 2007
Conference Proceedings
Secondary influences of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment on
functional capacities and lifestyle expression can create further
psychological and emotional distress.
Psychosocial responses to occupational disruption appear distinct
from primary reactions to the breast cancer experience and may
require separate consideration.
These secondary responses to lifestyle disruption need to be
integrated into assessment and treatment to achieve holistic,
quality cancer care.
CONCLUSIONS
The narrative method is a viable, valuable healthcare research tool
that can potentially enhance and transform understanding of patient
lived experience.
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