英文摘要 |
Patients suffering from breast cancer face not only the threat of death but also physical incompleteness after mastectomy, which causes great physical and psychological stress on them. The purpose of this article was to explore an outpatient nursing experience of a patient received mastectomy. Nursing period was from December 13, 2019 to January 18, 2020. The data were collected through observation, interview, and physical assessment. Gordon's 11 functional health patterns assessment was used for nursing assessment. The major health problems identified included anxiety, acute pain, and body image disturbance. By using Duffy's quality caring model, quality care elements such as “mutual problem solving”, “human respect”, “affiliation needs”, “encouraging manner”, and “basic human needs” were used during the caregiving process. We provided active assessment, medically related information, wound care teaching, and progressive joint activities, etc., which let the patient understand the prognosis of breast cancer and pain relief methods to alleviate her anxiety and pain. Through the sharing by breast cancer supporting groups, encouragement to recognize the value of self-existence, and the support from her boyfriend, we enabled the patient to view the wound and express her acceptance of the body image changes after mastectomy. This nursing experience can serve as a reference for health care professionals when caring for outpatient breast cancer patient received mastectomy. |