Assessment of Self-concept among Post Radical Cystoprostatectomy Patient
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: Suffering and fears are even more devastating especially if the cancer treatment necessitates an extensive surgery that will result in severe debilitation, disturbed body image and self-concept and adverse effect will also result in life satisfaction and general well- being. Aim: The study aims to assess self-concept of patients with bladder cancer undergoing radical cystecto-prostatectomy. Design: A descriptive correlational design was utilized in this study. Sample: A convenience sample of 100 patients underwent radical cystoprostatectomy. Setting: The study was conducted at Urology Department Kasr Al-Ainy hospital. The Urology department. Data collection tools: Sociodemographic and medical data sheet, and the Tennessee Self-concept scale. Main Results: More than half of the studied patients reported low identity and near half of them reported fair identity, also more than half of the studied patients had fair satisfaction, Conclusion; a positive statistically significant correlation was found between self-concept of patients with orthotopic neobladder. educate patient alternative coping methods, by encouraging them to participate in group teaching activities through the day treatment program is recommended.
Authors and Affiliations
Eman Mohamed Ibrahim, Nesrine Adel Wadie, Mohamed Salah Abdelazim
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