The experiences of family resilience in patients with permanent colostomy and their spouses : a dyadic qualitative study

With the prolonged survival time of patients with permanent colostomy for colorectal cancer, they and their spouses face tremendous pressure and development dilemmas that can easily lead to family adaptation crises. This qualitative study amid to explore the dyadic experiences of family resilience among Chinese patients with permanent colostomy and their spouses.
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research