ArticleThe Journal of surgical research2019
A Qualitative Analysis of the Preoperative Needs of Patients With Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
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Abstract
backgroundThyroid cancer patients report unmet needs after diagnosis. However, little is known about their specific needs. Therefore, we sought to characterize the needs of patients with thyroid cancer before undergoing surgery. MATERIAL AND
methodsWe conducted semistructured interviews with 32 patients with papillary thyroid cancer after their preoperative surgical consultation. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis.
resultsThe central need of patients with thyroid cancer was a strong patient-surgeon relationship characterized by informational and emotional support, and respect for the patient as a person. Patients preferred disease- and treatment-related information to be individualized and to take into account aspects of their daily life. They wanted adequate time for asking questions with thoughtful answers tailored to their case. Patients additionally desired emotional support from the surgeon characterized by empathy and validation of their cancer experience. They particularly wanted surgeons to address their fears and anxiety. Patients also highly valued the surgeons' ability to see beyond their disease and acknowledge them as a unique person with respect to their occupation, psychosocial state, and other individual characteristics. When surgeons met patients' needs, they felt reassured, comfortable with their cancer diagnosis, and prepared for treatment. Suboptimal support increased patients' anxiety particularly when they felt the surgeon minimized their concerns.
conclusionsPreoperatively, patients with thyroid cancer desire a strong patient-surgeon relationship. They rely on the surgeon to provide adequate informational and emotional support and respect them as individuals. In turn, patients feel reassured and prepared for treatment.
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