Psychological experience and behavior performance among chronic rhinosinusitis patients after endoscopic nasal surgery: a qualitative research

Abstract

Objective To understand the psychological experience and behavior change among chronic rhinosinusitis patients after endoscopic nasal surgery. Methods From June to December 2017, we carried out in-depth semi-structured interview among 10 chronic rhinosinusitis patients with endoscopic nasal surgery selected by purposive sampling in otolaryngology head and neck surgery at Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University (South Wing) . Colaizzi 7-step method was used in the data analysis. Results A total of two themes were refined including (1) inner feeling: involving that (trust, worry and fear) before surgery and that (acceptance, strength, pain and anxiety) after surgery; (2) behaviors: involving that (neglect, active treatment-seeking) before surgery and that (diversion of attention, sleep disorders and active re-visit) after surgery. Conclusions Among chronic rhinosinusitis patients after endoscopic nasal surgery, inner feeling and behavior performance complement each other. Nurses should provide psychological intervention accordingly for the patients to improve their psychological condition. Key words: Rhinosinusitis; Nasal endoscopy; Psychological experience; Behavior performance; Qualitative research