International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2015
Background: Disclosure of information to cancer patients is an area that medical professionals of... more Background: Disclosure of information to cancer patients is an area that medical professionals often find difficult. In some cases there has been conflict with whether medical professionals should inform their patients or not. Recognizing the information needs throughout the illness and manner of disclosure are pivotal in providing responsive and high-quality care. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore nursing student's experience and view on truthful disclosure of information about diagnosis and prognosis to cancer patients. Methods: Eight senior nursing students were selected purposefully to participate in a qualitative, descriptive and contextual study. Data were collected by mean of individual interviews. Data analyzed using the Tesch descriptive analysis method. Results: Nursing students thought that the truth should be delivered gradually during stages of therapy based on patient’s psychological state. All of the nursing students consider truth telling as a patie...
International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2015
Background: Disclosure of information to cancer patients is an area that medical professionals of... more Background: Disclosure of information to cancer patients is an area that medical professionals often find difficult. In some cases there has been conflict with whether medical professionals should inform their patients or not. Recognizing the information needs throughout the illness and manner of disclosure are pivotal in providing responsive and high-quality care. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore nursing student's experience and view on truthful disclosure of information about diagnosis and prognosis to cancer patients. Methods: Eight senior nursing students were selected purposefully to participate in a qualitative, descriptive and contextual study. Data were collected by mean of individual interviews. Data analyzed using the Tesch descriptive analysis method. Results: Nursing students thought that the truth should be delivered gradually during stages of therapy based on patient’s psychological state. All of the nursing students consider truth telling as a patie...
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