Lost after transition: the development of a conceptual framework and model for patients with colorectal cancer and a stoma who have completed therapeutic interventions.

Black, Patricia (2018) Lost after transition: the development of a conceptual framework and model for patients with colorectal cancer and a stoma who have completed therapeutic interventions. Doctoral thesis, Birmingham City University.

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Abstract

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. The advances in cancer care are such that the longevity of this group has extended well beyond the five years through which the NHS follows them. The diagnosis of a colorectal cancer and a permanent colostomy for the patient causes challenges in terms of the diagnosis and treatment, and also in the need to adapt to the permanently changed bodily functions and body image they have to live with. Healthcare professionals are aware of the impact of care on patients and their relatives and carers, but research shows that there is little support guidance or help for them once discharged from follow up services. They report being told to 'go off and enjoy life' but say they feel 'cast adrift' with no recourse to further help and advice when they experience physical, psychological and psychosocial problems.

Item Type: Thesis (Doctoral)
Dates:
DateEvent
8 August 2018Completed
Uncontrolled Keywords: Colorectal, cancer, stoma, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, education, sport.
Subjects: CAH01 - medicine and dentistry > CAH01-01 - medicine and dentistry > CAH01-01-01 - medical sciences (non-specific)
CAH02 - subjects allied to medicine > CAH02-04 - nursing and midwifery > CAH02-04-01 - nursing (non-specific)
Divisions: Doctoral Research College > Doctoral Theses Collection
Depositing User: Doris Riou
Date Deposited: 21 Feb 2020 15:28
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2022 11:25
URI: https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/8906

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