Post-Traumatic Distress and Symptom Experience in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer-Related Tracheostomy and Family Caregivers.
Oncol Nurs Forum 2022;
50:35-46. [PMID:
37677789 DOI:
10.1188/23.onf.35-46]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES
To describe post-traumatic distress and identify associated factors in patients with head and neck cancer-related tracheostomy and their family caregivers.
SAMPLE & SETTING
This observational study assessed 22 patients with surgically managed head and neck cancer-related tracheostomy and 17 family caregivers at a comprehensive cancer center.
METHODS & VARIABLES
Instruments included the Impact of Event Scale-Revised, the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale, and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Depression 6a Short Form scale.
RESULTS
Post-traumatic distress related to tracheostomy and general depression in patients and family caregivers was highly prevalent. An increased level of physical symptoms was moderately correlated with higher levels of post-traumatic distress.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING
Patients who experienced higher symptom burden may also suffer from post-traumatic distress related to tracheostomy. Oncology nurses can implement post-traumatic distress screening in patients and their family caregivers.
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