Les représentations émotionnelles de patients atteints de cancer : l’influence de vêtements adaptés lors des soins de chimiothérapie

Abstract

Introduction: This work examines the effect that clothing adapted to treatment can have during chemotherapy sessions on the emotional representation of the individual, on perceived well-being, and potentially on the evolution of symptoms.

Methods: This case study was carried out on forty-two cancer patients. The questionnaire was administered retrospectively to patients who initially underwent chemotherapy sessions without wearing suitable clothing, then who wore suitable clothing during subsequent chemotherapy treatments.

Results: Significantly, the data suggest that wearing appropriate clothing during chemotherapy leads patients to perceive a reduction in aggravation and the appearance of new symptoms. Greater well-being and positive self image, as well as a more positive image of the illness and treatment, are also significantly associated with the use of adapted clothing during chemotherapy.

Discussion: These data lead us to propose that adapted clothing contributes to the improvement of the positive emotional representation observed. However, we cannot define the extent of their participation in this study.