Journal of Clinical Nursing Studies and Practice
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): JCNSP | May 2025

Patient-centered perspectives: A qualitative analysis of breast cancer patients' experiences with healthcare services

Fithrotin Azizah (Faculty of Health Science, Muhammadiyah Surabaya University)
Asri (Faculty of Health Science, Muhammadiyah University Surabaya)
Ira Purnamasari (Faculty of Health Science, Muhammadiyah Surabaya University)
Idham Choliq (Faculty of Health Science, Muhammadiyah Surabaya University)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2025

Abstract

Breast cancer is a non-communicable disease with the highest prevalence in Indonesia that requires optimal health services. RSUD dr. Mohamad Soewandhie is one of the referral hospitals, but still faces obstacles such as long waiting times. This condition impacts patient comfort and satisfaction. Objective: This study aims to explore the experiences of breast cancer patients with health services at RSUD dr. Mohamad Soewandhie Surabaya. Method: This study used a descriptive qualitative method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with breast cancer patients undergoing treatment at RSUD dr. Mohamad Soewandhie Surabaya. The data analysis technique used thematic analysis to identify themes based on patient experiences during treatment at RSUD dr. Mohamad Soewandhie. Results and Conclusions: The results of the study indicate that the experiences of breast cancer patients with health services at RSUD dr. Mohamad Soewandhie have 3 themes. In the sensory experience aspect, patients feel adequate facilities, a structured service schedule and physical comfort during treatment. In the emotional experience aspect, responses to the diagnosis vary with positive service assessments and hopes for improved service quality. In terms of social experience, the decision to choose a hospital is influenced by the referral system, distance from the location and availability of BPJS, and is supported by positive interactions between patients and medical personnel who provide meaningful experiences during the healing process.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jcnsp

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Subject

Nursing Other

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Areas of Focus Clinical nursing research and evidence-based practice Patient care protocols and guidelines Nursing education and professional development Healthcare quality improvement initiatives Patient safety and risk management Healthcare technology in nursing practice Article Types Original ...