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.
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Eman Mohamed Ibrahim, Nesrine Adel Wadie, Mohamed Salah Abdelazim
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