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김명옥 ( Kim Myung-Ok ) - 서울성모병원 호스피스완화의료센터 간호부
박명희 ( Park Myung-Hee ) - 서울성모병원 간호부
류민애 ( Rye Min-Ae ) - 서울성모병원 호스피스완화의료센터 간호부
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purposes of this study were to develop the constipation assessment tool for identifying their bowel movement patterns, and to provide basic information for the assessment and intervention protocol on constipation for patients with terminal cancers.
Methods: The study followed the steps: the first step was to build a conceptual framework based on literature review; the second step was to develop a tentative instrument by analyzing the conceptual framework and existing instruments; the third step was to test content validity and reliability; and the final step was to apply the tool to patients with terminal cancers (N=112).
Results: The constipation assessment tool was consisted of total nine items; under the categories of subjective and objective data for diagnosis had 4 items, and under the initial assessment category which includes stool type, physical examination, and abdomen X-ray had 5 items.
Conclusion: The constipation assessment tool developed in this study is very easy to use and useful in nursing practice, especially in hospice and palliative care setting. Particularly this tool has items on patient assessment which would be considered as an evidence for choosing nursing interventions. Based on the constipation assessment tool, the development and application of intervention protocol on constipation for patients with terminal cancers is warranted in future research.
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KeyWords
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변비, 암환자, 사정, 완화
Constipation, Cancer, Assessment, Palliative care
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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