Physical Well-Being Needs of Bone Cancer Patients during Treatment in the Hospital: A Qualitative Study
Dublin Core
Title
Physical Well-Being Needs of Bone Cancer Patients during Treatment in the Hospital: A Qualitative Study
Subject
Bone cancer; cancer; hospital; needs; physical well- being
Description
Background: Bone cancer patients undergoing hospitalization require support to
manage physical challenges for optimal healing and recovery. The physical aspects
experienced by the patients significantly affect their physical well-being. Addressing
these aspects is essential for nurses in providing care. However, comprehensive
assessments of bone cancer patients’ physical needs have not been thoroughly
explored.
Purpose: This study aimed to explore the physical well-being needs of patients with
bone cancer undergoing hospitalization.
Methods: This qualitative study with a phenomenological approach was conducted
among 14 bone cancer patients selected through purposive sampling. The criteria
included patients with a primary cancer diagnosis, undergoing hospitalization at a
cancer center, and having good orientation and verbal communication abilities. In-
depth interviews were employed to delve into the patients’ well-being needs. To
triangulate the data, 12 cancer nurses were involved. Data analysis utilized the
Creswell method.
Results: This study found chronic pain and bone lumps as fundamental physical
challenges, leading to disruptions in physical movement, sleep disturbances, and
dependency on others for self-care. Six themes emerged regarding the physical well-
being needs of hospitalized bone cancer patients: goals and needs for physical well-
being, need for pain management, need for physical mobility, need for sleep and
rest, need for self-care, and the meaning of physical well-being for patients. Physical
well-being provides a significant meaning in achieving nursing goals.
Conclusion: This study shows the significance of addressing pain management,
physical mobility, sleep and rest, and self-care for the physical well-being of bone
cancer patients. Nurses should be able to identify various physical complaints and
help improve the physical well-being of bone cancer patients.
manage physical challenges for optimal healing and recovery. The physical aspects
experienced by the patients significantly affect their physical well-being. Addressing
these aspects is essential for nurses in providing care. However, comprehensive
assessments of bone cancer patients’ physical needs have not been thoroughly
explored.
Purpose: This study aimed to explore the physical well-being needs of patients with
bone cancer undergoing hospitalization.
Methods: This qualitative study with a phenomenological approach was conducted
among 14 bone cancer patients selected through purposive sampling. The criteria
included patients with a primary cancer diagnosis, undergoing hospitalization at a
cancer center, and having good orientation and verbal communication abilities. In-
depth interviews were employed to delve into the patients’ well-being needs. To
triangulate the data, 12 cancer nurses were involved. Data analysis utilized the
Creswell method.
Results: This study found chronic pain and bone lumps as fundamental physical
challenges, leading to disruptions in physical movement, sleep disturbances, and
dependency on others for self-care. Six themes emerged regarding the physical well-
being needs of hospitalized bone cancer patients: goals and needs for physical well-
being, need for pain management, need for physical mobility, need for sleep and
rest, need for self-care, and the meaning of physical well-being for patients. Physical
well-being provides a significant meaning in achieving nursing goals.
Conclusion: This study shows the significance of addressing pain management,
physical mobility, sleep and rest, and self-care for the physical well-being of bone
cancer patients. Nurses should be able to identify various physical complaints and
help improve the physical well-being of bone cancer patients.
Creator
Priyanto Priyanto1
, Achmad Fauzi Kamal2, Debie Dahlia3, Besral Besral4
, Achmad Fauzi Kamal2, Debie Dahlia3, Besral Besral4
Source
https://doi.org/10.14710/nmjn.v13i3.52696
Date
30 December 2023
Contributor
PERI IRAWAN
Format
PDF
Language
ENGLISH
Type
TEXT
Files
Collection
Citation
Priyanto Priyanto1
, Achmad Fauzi Kamal2, Debie Dahlia3, Besral Besral4, “Physical Well-Being Needs of Bone Cancer Patients during Treatment in the Hospital: A Qualitative Study,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11199.