Qualitative research on dysuria experience of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia

Abstract

Objective To explore the experiences of prostatic hyperplasia patients with dysuria. The thesis is designed to meet the demand of different individuals and to provide basis for reasonable and effective intervention measures. Methods Semi-structure interview is carried out on 16 patients. Data was analyzed by Colaizzi’s seven steps of analysis methods. Results The prostatic hyperplasia patients with dysuria experiences were classified into three aspects. The first one was mental experience: the patients used to be healthy and unaware of his illness at first. Later the patients were very painful and lack of correct guidance. The result can lead to incontinence in life and poor quality of sleeping. The second one was psychological experience: the patients have low emotional control ability, which leads to depression and fear-related complications. The patients expect professional guidance and help; therefore, they need to establish a positive attitude towards life. The last one was medical experience: the process of treatment is long and painful, which needs a long period of waiting. Conclusion Patients suffering from dysuria with prostatic hyperplasia experience inconvenience in life. The nurses can help patients to build upon a certain confidence of life by understanding their physical and mental experience and promote physical and mental rehabilitation of patients. Key words: Prostatic hyperplasia; Dysuria; Experience; Qualitative research