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Experiences of cervical cancer patients treated with internal radiation therapyIstenič, AnaBackground: Brachytherapy is a technique, which allows tumor treatment with radioactive sources using specific applications placed in body cavities, in the tumor, or in contact with the tumor. ... Treatment is performed over 24 hours at least, with strict bed rest. Patients are isolated in a single, radiation protected room. Limited number of studies have attempted to examine physical and psychosocial experiences and distress of women receiving internal radiation treatment (brachytherapy) for cervical cancer. The aim of our research is to explore and describe women's experiences with cervical brachytherapy treatment. By examining these patients' feelings and support needs, we hope to gain a better understanding of their experiences. This information will be useful to include in educational programs for future patients undergoing similar treatment. Research design: A phenomenological approach will be used to develop a qualitative study design will, based on semi-structured interviews. The purposive sample will consist of all patients with cervical cancer after completion of treatment with brachytherapy projected from March 2014 to saturation of the sample. Interviews will be conducted according to interviewees responses, specific questions will be asked to obtain further information or clarification about the content. Interviews will take place at the Department of brachytherapy at the Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, and will be recorded and transcribed verbatim. Transcripts will be qualitatively analysed, using qualitative content analysis. Ethical considerations: Written approval from the hospital institutional review board and Ethical Committee to take research on experiences of patients receiving internal radiation treatment for cervical cancer will be obtained. We will provide both oral and written information with assurance that confidentiality and anonymity will be preserved. Their participation is voluntary, and withdrawal is possible at any time without explanation. Written consent from each participant will be collected before starting the data collection process.Source: Works in progress 2014 (Str. 24-25)Type of material - conference contributionPublish date - 2014Language - englishCOBISS.SI-ID - 79379969
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