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dc.contributor.convenorCNSA
dc.contributor.authorCoyne, Elisabeth
dc.contributor.authorWollin, Judy
dc.contributor.authorStewart, Donald
dc.date.accessioned2017-05-03T14:30:13Z
dc.date.available2017-05-03T14:30:13Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.date.modified2011-02-18T08:57:40Z
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/36468
dc.description.abstractIntroduction The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in young women is a time of intense physical and emotional disturbance yet in most cases these women don't go through this alone. They are closely supported by their family who also feel equally distressed and lost in the situation. During this time family communication will be disrupted, they will undergo role changes and their sense of control of the situation will be challenged as they attempt to adjust to the breast-cancer. This research explored the concepts of family strengths and resources in response to a diagnosis of breast-cancer from the family members' perspective providing an insight into family adjustment. Method This exploratory descriptive study was based on the Family Resiliency Model. The sample of families (N=36) completed surveys and in-depth interviews providing new insights into the strengths and resources families draw on in response to breast cancer. Results Family dynamics were found to be an influencing factor on strengths and use of resources by individuals. Significant correlations between strong family commitment and seeking health professional assistance were established, identifying that families with poor commitment were less likely to seek assistance. Conclusion Internationally, simple family assessment is beginning to be introduced, providing an understanding of the family roles and psychosocial state of family members, thus allowing supportive care and information for family members. The evidence from this study suggests including family assessment in the care of oncology patients may provide a way to tailor the care of individuals in the supporting family.
dc.description.publicationstatusYes
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dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherCancer Nurses Society of Australia
dc.publisher.urihttp://www.cnsa.org.au/
dc.relation.ispartofstudentpublicationN
dc.relation.ispartofconferencenameLeadership, Diversity and Innovation: The Global Picture
dc.relation.ispartofconferencetitleFamily assessment; is it the way of future care for oncology patients and their family?
dc.relation.ispartofdatefrom2010-07-29
dc.relation.ispartofdateto2010-07-31
dc.relation.ispartoflocationPerth
dc.rights.retentionY
dc.subject.fieldofresearchClinical Nursing: Secondary (Acute Care)
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode111003
dc.titleFamily assessment; is it the way of future care for oncology patients and their family?
dc.typeConference output
dc.type.descriptionE3 - Conferences (Extract Paper)
dc.type.codeE - Conference Publications
gro.facultyGriffith Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery
gro.rights.copyright© The Author(s) 2010. This is the author-manuscript version of this paper. Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.
gro.date.issued2010
gro.hasfulltextFull Text
gro.griffith.authorWollin, Judy A.
gro.griffith.authorCoyne, Elisabeth
gro.griffith.authorStewart, Donald E.


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