Psychosocial challenges in adolescents and young adults affected by cancer : a systematic review of qualitative research
department or school: Applied Science, Faculty of
department or school: Nursing, School of
data provider: DSpace
degree campus: UBCV
creator: Lee, Olivia Nicole
issued: 2024-05-01T22:08:26Z
issued: 2024
related degree: Master of Science in Nursing - MSN
degree grantor: University of British Columbia
description: Background: Psychosocial challenges in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) affected by cancer encompass wide-ranging concerns, including emotional distress, impaired cognition, reduced self-concept, existential concerns, sexual and reproductive health issues, interruptions to education and/or employment, and strained relationships, which can have negative implications on quality of life. The prevalence of psychosocial challenges has been estimated to impact over 60% of AYAs affected by cancer. Yet, no synthesis of qualitative evidence describing psychosocial challenges from the perspectives of AYAs themselves has been conducted leaving important knowledge gaps. Further, healthcare providers (HCPs) have described lacking AYA- specific knowledge and skills to deliver age-tailored cancer care, possibly hindering their capacity to support this population. Objective: The primary objective of this systematic review was to appraise and synthesize qualitative evidence regarding the psychosocial challenges in AYAs affected by cancer. A secondary objective was to discuss implications for HCPs caring for this population. Methods: MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO were searched for qualitative studies published between 2006 and July 13, 2023. Included studies reported on psychosocial challenges experienced by AYAs, diagnosed with any cancer, between the ages of 15 and 39. A meta- aggregative approach was utilized to synthesize data and report the findings. Findings: Forty-seven articles were included and 13 distinct psychosocial challenges were generated that were organized into 4 overarching themes: (1) physical, (2) psychological, (3) interpersonal, and (4) daily living challenges. Clinical implications for HCPs were discussed in 25 articles and synthesized into 4 thematic findings: (1) providing information; (2) shared decision-making; (3) connecting to resources; and (4) assessing and affirming. Conclusion: This systematic review of qualitative research extends extant literatur…
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note: PSYCHOSOCIAL CHALLENGES IN ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS AFFECTED BY CANCER: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH by Olivia Nicole Lee B.N., University of Calgary, 2017 A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING in THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL STUDIES THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (Vancouver) April 2024 © Olivia Nicole Lee, 2024 ii The following individuals certify that they have read, and recommend to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for acceptance, the thesis entitled: PSYCHOSOCIAL CHALLENGES IN ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS AFFECTED BY CANCER: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH submitted by Olivia Nicole Lee in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Examining Committee: Dr. Kristen Haase, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, UBC Supervisor Dr. Amanda Wurz, Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology, University of the Fraser Valley Supervisory Committee Member Dr. John Oliffe, Professor, School of Nursing, UBC Supervisory Committee Member iii Abstract Background: Psychosocial challenges in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) affected by cancer encompass wide-ranging concerns, including emotional distress, impaired cognition, reduced self-concept, existential concerns, sexual and reproductive health issues, interruptions to education and/or employment, and strained relationships, which can have negative implications on quality of life. The prevalence of psychosocial challenges has been estimated to impact over 60% of AYAs affected by cancer. Yet, no synthesis of qualitative evidence describing psychosocial challenges from the perspectives of AYAs themselves has been conducted leaving important knowledge gaps. Further, healthcare providers (HCPs) have described lacking AYA-specific knowledge and skills to deliver age-tailored cancer care, possibly hindering their capacity to support this popul…
has type: Thesis/Dissertation
date issued: 2024-11
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0442079
language: eng
degree discipline: Nursing
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: University of British Columbia
rights: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
rights URI: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
scholar level: Graduate
contributor: Haase, Kristen
type: Text
identifier URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2429/88147