Decision fatigue among cancer patients with recurrence: A qualitative study
- 주제(키워드) Cancer patient , Decision fatigue , Qualitative research , Recurrence
- 주제(기타) Oncology; Nursing
- 설명문(일반) [Kang, Sook Jung; Kim, Bu Youn; Jeong, Hae] Ewha Womans Univ, Coll Nursing, 203-2 Hellen hall,52,Ewhayeodae Gil, Seoul 03760, South Korea
- 등재 SCIE, SSCI, SCOPUS
- 발행기관 ELSEVIER SCI LTD
- 발행년도 2025
- URI http://www.dcollection.net/handler/ewha/000000245552
- 본문언어 영어
- Published As https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102778
- PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39793194
초록/요약
Purpose: Cancer recurrence requires patients to make many decisions regarding treatment and daily life, possibly causing decision fatigue. This study interpreted and understood the experience of decision fatigue among patients with cancer recurrence. Method: This research utilized a qualitative study approach with semi-structured interviews. Online interviews were conducted for 15 patients with recurrent cancer. Data were analyzed using content analysis. Results: Four analytic themes were extracted: decision fatigue related to treatment, decision fatigue in daily life, coping with decision fatigue, and expectations for healthcare providers to reduce decision fatigue. Conclusion: Cancer patients with recurrence experience decision fatigue, especially regarding treatment options and choices about exercise and nutrition. Managing this psychosocial burden is needed to empower patients for treatment and recovery. Healthcare providers must provide sufficient information with constant empathy during the care process.
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