[Qualitative research on psychological experiences of advanced schistosomiasis patients].
OBJECTIVE
To understand the psychological experiences of advanced schistosomiasis patients, so as to provide the evidence for formulating a systematic and scientific nursing scheme.


METHODS
Twenty advanced schistosomiasis patients were studied with the qualitative research method.


RESULTS
There were 70% (14/20) patients with labor limited, 50% (10/20) with a moderate anxiety, irritability and other negative emotions, and 65% (13/20) with moderate discomfort.


CONCLUSIONS
Most of advanced schistosomiasis patients have negative emotions. Therefore, the suitable psychological nursing should be given to these patients to improve their quality of life.
Mei-ling
ML
Chen
Jia-yuan
JY
Liu
Yan-yan
YY
Chen
Yan
Y
Li
Shun-xiang
SX
Cai
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011788:Quality of Life; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000523:psychology*