Couples perception of family functioning, When cancer occurrence in one of them, Tabriz, 2012
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 8, Issue 8
Abstract
Introduction: Cancer can affect family functioning of the patients. Supportive programs for cancer patients require identifying those aspects of family life that are affected by cancer. Thus, the present study aims to understand the perspective of cancer patients and their spouses of family functioning.Method: In this correlational-descriptive study, 101 spouses with cancer from inpatient and outpatient wards of Ghazi Tabatabaei hospital in Tabriz participated in the study. To collect data family assessment device was used which evaluates the function of family in terms of problem solving, communication, roles , affective responsiveness , affective involvement, behavior control and overall functioning. Some characteristics of patients assessed by checklist. Result: couples in this study reported relatively proper family functioning in all aspects. There was a significant correlation between overall family functioning and the age of marriage (p=0/02, r=0/20) and the age of elder child (p=0/01, r= 0/21). Conclusion: Although family functioning of cancer patients is relatively appropriate, more attention should be paid to counseling services for family members. Because family is the primary source of care and support for cancer patients. In general, considering the whole family as a client is necessary to provide a supportive family-centered nursing care to cancer patients.
Authors and Affiliations
hirin Barzanjeh Atri| MS in nursing, Educator, Nursing & midwifery faculty of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran., Leila Sheikhnejhad| MS in nursing, clinical educator, Nursing & midwifery faculty of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. email: sheikhnejhad@yahoo.com
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