%0 Journal Article
%T Investigation of Specifics of Self-Management towards Dealing with Cancer Pain among Adult Outpatients
%A Masako Yamanaka
%J Health
%P 1520-1538
%@ 1949-5005
%D 2018
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/health.2018.1011116
%X <strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to identify specifics of self-management towards dealing with cancer pains among adult outpatients. <strong>Methods: </strong>Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 adult outpatients (9 males and 7 females) who suffered from cancer pain and the data obtained were analyzed using the qualitative synthesis method of KJ Ho.<strong> Results:</strong> An analysis of the results revealed these key findings for the following symbolic wording of the semi-structured interviews: <strong>Cooperative relationship with medical professionals; Problems originating from cancer pain; Self-regulation of analgesic medications based on the interactions with medical professionals; Self-regulation of the analgesic medications based on the physical perceptions of the effects; Self-regulation to maintain a balanced and calm mind, Fulfilling life by the pain alleviation and liberation from the restrictions imposed by the cancer; </strong>and<strong> Efforts to maintain their lives by themselves. </strong><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Based on the cooperative relationship established with medical professionals, the patient carried out the self-regulation of cancer pain using analgesics, and self-regulation to maintain a balanced and calm mind. Nurses must therefore sufficiently educate patients regarding how to communicate successfully with medical professionals in order to improve cancer patients¡¯ pain management regarding both physical and mental aspects.
%K Self-Management
%K Cancer Pain
%K Adult Outpatients
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=88665