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Categories and Exemplars of Patient-nominated Effects of Neutropenia |
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| Major Category Specific Problem Domain |
Illustrative Exemplars in Patients' Own Words |
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| Physical Complaints |
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| Tired, fatigued, exhausted, weak, feeling "drained" |
If I walk from one room to the next, I'm worn out. |
| Reduced sexual activity |
It has definitely slowed down. I don't have a great deal of interest. |
| Daily Routine Disruptions |
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| Loss of daily routine |
I have stopped going to church and taking my son to school. |
| Difficulties with household activities |
I have stopped most everything. I am not doing my housework. |
| Negative Thought and Self Evaluation |
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| Worrying about paying for extra care needed |
If I don't work, I don't get paid. It's getting very scary. |
| Feeling useless/helpless, letting people down |
I feel guilty when I see other people doing work I should be doing. |
| Negative Emotions |
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| Feeling down |
I feel like giving up. I just wish it would all end. |
| Feeling anxious |
I am scared. I hope I don't have to go through this (neutropenia) the next three times I come here. |
| Social Relationships |
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| Decreased social contacts and activity |
I can't spend time with other people because I am sick. |
| Avoiding crowds |
I don't go to church because someone might hug me or sneeze near me. |
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Note: This table contains selected exemplars of the problem domains presented by patients in the five broad categories identified as follows: Physical Complaints, Daily Routine Disruptions, Negative Thought and Self Evaluation, Negative Emotions, and Social Relationships. | |
Fortner et al. BMC Nursing 2005 4:4 doi:10.1186/1472-6955-4-4 |
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