Objective

To explore the associations between sense of coherence, perceived social support, and demographic and clinical characteristics among survivors ≥80 years treated for curable colorectal cancer.

Methods

This exploratory, cross-sectional survey investigates 56 individuals surgically treated for stage I-III colorectal cancer between one and five years prior. Statistical analysis permitted exploration of associations between sense of coherence, perceived social support, and demographic- and clinical variables.

Results

Lower sense of coherence was associated with higher age, limitations in physical function, and the need for homecare nursing. Lower perceived social support was associated with re-admission, higher age at time of surgery, and male gender. No correlations were found between sense of coherence and perceived social support.

Conclusion

The results are important for healthcare professionals to consider when dealing with older people who underwent surgery for colorectal cancer, especially in the discharge process to facilitate optimal follow-up care and recovery.

中文翻译：

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探索影响老年人结直肠癌手术后恢复的连贯感和社会支持感的变量

客观的

探讨接受可治愈结直肠癌治疗的≥80 岁幸存者的一致性感、感知的社会支持以及人口统计学和临床​​特征之间的关联。

方法

这项探索性横断面调查调查了一到五年前接受手术治疗的 I-III 期结直肠癌的 56 名个体。统计分析允许探索连贯感、感知社会支持以及人口统计和临床变量之间的关联。

结果

较低的连贯感与较高的年龄、身体功能的限制以及对家庭护理的需求有关。较低的社会支持感知与重新入院、手术时较高的年龄和男性相关。在连贯感和感知到的社会支持之间没有发现相关性。

结论

在与接受结直肠癌手术的老年人打交道时，特别是在出院过程中，这些结果对于医疗保健专业人员来说非常重要，以促进最佳的后续护理和康复。