Jonathan S Abelson1, Alanna Chait2, Megan J Shen3, Mary Charlson4, Anna Dickerman2, Heather L Yeo5. 1. Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York. Electronic address: Jsa9004@nyp.org. 2. Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York. 3. Department of Psychology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York. 4. Department of Integrative Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York. 5. Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York; Department of Public Health, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Distress is common among cancer and surgical patients and can lead to worse outcomes if untreated. The objective of this study was to explore sources of distress among colorectal cancer patients undergoing surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a qualitative study using in-depth, semistructured, one-on-one interviews in an academic setting. Patients were recruited if they had a pathologically confirmed diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer. Purposive sampling was used to recruit patients who were about to undergo (preoperative), or had recently undergone (postoperative), curative resection for colorectal cancer. RESULTS: All participants (n = 24) reported experiencing distress during treatment. Participants identified sources of distress preoperatively (negative emotional reaction to diagnosis, distress from preconception of cancer diagnosis, and distress interacting with healthcare system). Sources of distress during in-hospital recovery included negative emotional reaction to having a surgery and negative emotions experienced in the hospital. Postoperative sources of distress included mismatch of expectations and experience of recovery, dealing with distressing physical symptoms and complications after surgery, and distress worrying about recurrence. Participants identified other sources of distress that were not time-specific (distress related to social support network, from disruption of life, and worrying about death). CONCLUSIONS: Our results highlight a potential role for a comprehensive screening program to identify which patients require assistance with addressing sources of distress during the surgical experience. Understanding how sources of distress may vary by time will help us tailor interventions at different time points of the surgical experience.
BACKGROUND: Distress is common among cancer and surgical patients and can lead to worse outcomes if untreated. The objective of this study was to explore sources of distress among colorectal cancerpatients undergoing surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a qualitative study using in-depth, semistructured, one-on-one interviews in an academic setting. Patients were recruited if they had a pathologically confirmed diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer. Purposive sampling was used to recruit patients who were about to undergo (preoperative), or had recently undergone (postoperative), curative resection for colorectal cancer. RESULTS: All participants (n = 24) reported experiencing distress during treatment. Participants identified sources of distress preoperatively (negative emotional reaction to diagnosis, distress from preconception of cancer diagnosis, and distress interacting with healthcare system). Sources of distress during in-hospital recovery included negative emotional reaction to having a surgery and negative emotions experienced in the hospital. Postoperative sources of distress included mismatch of expectations and experience of recovery, dealing with distressing physical symptoms and complications after surgery, and distress worrying about recurrence. Participants identified other sources of distress that were not time-specific (distress related to social support network, from disruption of life, and worrying about death). CONCLUSIONS: Our results highlight a potential role for a comprehensive screening program to identify which patients require assistance with addressing sources of distress during the surgical experience. Understanding how sources of distress may vary by time will help us tailor interventions at different time points of the surgical experience.
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