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A concept analysis of the existential experience of adults with advanced cancer

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Tarbi, Elise C., Meghani, Salimah H.·2019·Nursing Outlook
DOI 10.1016/j.outlook.2019.03.006PMC PMC6764914
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Background Attention to the existential dimension of an individual's experience during serious illness is important. However, existential concerns continue to be poorly defined in literature, leading to neglect in the clinical realm. Purpose This concept analysis seeks to clarify the concept of the existential experience within the context of adults with advanced cancer. Methods Rodgers' evolutionary method of concept analysis was used. Discussion Existential experience in adults with advanced cancer is a dynamic state, preceded by confronting mortality, defined by diverse reactions to shared existential challenges related to the parameters of existence (body, time, others, and death), resulting in a dialectical movement between existential suffering and existential health, with capacity for personal growth. Personal factors and the ability to cope appear to influence this experience. Conclusion These findings can drive future research and enhance clinician ability to attend to the existential domain, thereby improving patient experience at end-of-life.

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Tarbi, E. C., & Meghani, S. H.
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University of Pennsylvania (US)
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Tarbi, Elise C.
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Nursing Outlook
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2019-09
Volume
67
Issue
5
Pages
540-557
ISSN
0029-6554 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.outlook.2019.03.006
PMC
PMC6764914
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W2924682096
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Funders
National Institute of Nursing Research (T32NR009356)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Palliative and Oncologic Care
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
  • Social Sciences › Health › Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
Keywords
existential experience, advanced cancer, existential concerns, existential suffering, existential health, mortality, coping, personal growth, end-of-life care, serious illness, adult cancer patients
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Existentialism, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Neoplasms

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