Publications by authors named "Samira Orujlu"
Background: Effective communication between nurses and cancer patients is essential for patient satisfaction and optimal health outcomes in outpatient oncology settings. This study explored the communication experiences of Iranian cancer patients receiving outpatient treatment.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 adult cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or follow-up treatment at an outpatient clinic in Urmia, Iran.
Introduction: Pain self-management is crucial in reducing pain intensity and improving the quality of life for cancer patients. By acquiring self-management skills, patients can actively participate in managing their pain.
Objective: The objective of this study was to develop a grounded theory-based model to assist cancer patients in enhancing their pain self-management.
Successful pain management in patients with cancer is a significant challenge, and paying more attention to patients' experiences of pain self-management strategies has particular importance. This study aimed to explore pain self-management strategies in Iranian patients with cancer. This qualitative study was conducted on 14 patients with cancer.
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- This study aimed to explore the experiences of cancer pain among Iranian patients using a qualitative descriptive design.
- Data was collected through semistructured interviews with 17 participants from December 2020 to September 2021.
- Three main themes emerged: characteristics of cancer pain, self-management strategies, and the impact of pain on patients and their families; emphasizing the importance of spiritual beliefs and holistic care in pain management.
Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the barriers to effective pain management in Iranian people with cancer.
Design: A qualitative descriptive design was used.
Methods: This qualitative descriptive study was performed on 14 people with cancer.