Self-management of reflux symptoms after esophagectomy in China: A qualitative study.

Wei Zhang^1,2, Jing Wang³, Huixia Li², Yuqing Zhao², Xiaotong Yang^1,2, Quanbo Huo^1,2, Yaxin Fu², Ling Yan²

¹School of Nursing, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.

²Nursing Department, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, National Clinical Medical Research Center for Malignant Tumor, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Tumor Prevention and Treatment, Tianjin Clinical Medical Research Center for Malignant Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Tianjin, China.

³Department of Anesthesiology, Xilingol League Central Hospital, Xilinhot, China.

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This qualitative study aimed to explore the self-management experiences, expectations, and needs of Chinese patients experiencing reflux symptoms after esophagectomy, guided by the Integrated Theory of Health Behavior Change (ITHBC). METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 patients who had undergone esophagectomy, selected via maximum variation sampling. Data were an…

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