Howie, E., Bambrough, J., Karabatsou, K. et al. (1 more author) (2016) Patient experiences of awake craniotomy: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Journal of Health Psychology, 21 (11). pp. 2612-2623. ISSN 1359-1053
Abstract
Awake craniotomy with language mapping enables maximum resection of tumours in eloquent areas while preserving function. This study aims to understand the lived experiences of those undergoing an awake craniotomy. Six participants who underwent awake craniotomy were interviewed, and the data were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Themes were identified as ‘Unspeakable Fear’, ‘Dissociation’ and ‘Control and Responsibility’. Participants discussed how surgery was a threat to the sense of self. Dissociation during surgery operated as a protective mechanism, while the surgical team all had roles in maintaining this bubble of dissociation, such as being a support to the patient’s emotional needs.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © The Author(s) 2015. |
Keywords: | Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis; cancer; clinical health psychology; intervention; neurosurgery |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 03 Jan 2025 11:43 |
Last Modified: | 03 Jan 2025 11:43 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1177/1359105315581513 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:221165 |