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  • Supporting Blokes – providing support for male partners of women diagnosed with breast cancer

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    Coyne, Elisabeth
    Wallace, Kathryn
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    Coyne, Elisabeth
    Year published
    2013
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    Background There is considerable evidence indicating poor coping strategies and increased psychological distress in the male partners of women diagnosed with breast cancer. Research suggests that the needs of male partners of women with breast cancer were not being addressed. A support group for male partners was evaluated to identify its effectiveness in addressing specific needs of those within the group. Method A descriptive study was completed exploring the value of a male support groups. Evaluations completed after attendance at the support groups provided qualitative data. Results: The feedback received supports the ...
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    Background There is considerable evidence indicating poor coping strategies and increased psychological distress in the male partners of women diagnosed with breast cancer. Research suggests that the needs of male partners of women with breast cancer were not being addressed. A support group for male partners was evaluated to identify its effectiveness in addressing specific needs of those within the group. Method A descriptive study was completed exploring the value of a male support groups. Evaluations completed after attendance at the support groups provided qualitative data. Results: The feedback received supports the premise that a formalised programme can provide male partners with the opportunity to share experiences, enhance relationships and improve coping strategies. Conclusion The "Supporting-Blokes" program has the potential to be used as a template for all health-care workers in providing psychosocial support to partners of women affected by cancer.
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    Journal Title
    Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing
    Volume
    14
    Issue
    2
    Publisher URI
    https://journals.cambridgemedia.com.au/ajcn
    Copyright Statement
    © 2013 Cancer Nurses Society of Australia. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the journal's website for access to the definitive, published version.
    Subject
    Clinical Nursing: Secondary (Acute Care)
    Nursing
    Oncology and Carcinogenesis
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/57270
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