Jane Manson1, Clare Warnock2, Lesley Crowther2. 1. Weston Park Hospital, Whitham Road, Sheffield, S10 2SJ, UK. jane.manson@sth.nhs.uk. 2. Weston Park Hospital, Whitham Road, Sheffield, S10 2SJ, UK.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to explore experiences in the days and weeks following discharge home following diagnosis and treatment for metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC). METHODS: Eleven participants took part in audio-recorded semi-structured interviews about their experiences at 1 and 3-4 weeks post-discharge home following a diagnosis of MSCC. Transcripts were analysed using a framework approach. RESULTS: Time emerged as an overarching theme within the framework of four time points: past, present, near future and distant future. Themes included getting home, challenges at home, community support, getting back to normal, in limbo, long-term goals and coping strategies. CONCLUSION: Getting to a level of coping at home after discharge following MSCC can take time. Services need to address this so that patients can live well within the limitations they face.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to explore experiences in the days and weeks following discharge home following diagnosis and treatment for metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC). METHODS: Eleven participants took part in audio-recorded semi-structured interviews about their experiences at 1 and 3-4 weeks post-discharge home following a diagnosis of MSCC. Transcripts were analysed using a framework approach. RESULTS: Time emerged as an overarching theme within the framework of four time points: past, present, near future and distant future. Themes included getting home, challenges at home, community support, getting back to normal, in limbo, long-term goals and coping strategies. CONCLUSION: Getting to a level of coping at home after discharge following MSCC can take time. Services need to address this so that patients can live well within the limitations they face.
Authors: Jaehon M Kim; Elena Losina; Christopher M Bono; Andrew J Schoenfeld; Jamie E Collins; Jeffrey N Katz; Mitchel B Harris Journal: Spine (Phila Pa 1976) Date: 2012-01-01 Impact factor: 3.468