Abstract
Purpose : The purpose of this study was to reveal how to use the resilience, a concept mainly used in Europe and the United States, in the area of cancer nursing, as well as its components. Methods : Concept analysis was carried out referring to the approach described by Rodgers (2000). Collected data were subjected to qualitative content analysis, the constructive concept of resilience was revealed, and then the definition and model cases were studied. Results : Attributes associated with resilience in patients with cancer experience were "Stimulation of positive changes" and "Coping strategy." The leading factors were "cancer-related stressors," "inner strength," and "environment surrounding patients." The derived consequences were "positive adjustment," "acquisition of well-being," "improvement of QOL," and "increase in empowerment." Conclusion : Resilience in patients with cancer experience is defined as "a dynamic process toward adaptation in which the cancer patients find positive meaning by correctly understanding their situation, recognizing their acceptance ability and developing their positive feelings, promote positive change by having faith and conviction, control their reactions by identifying a coping strategy, accept their situation, improve their QOL and empowerment, and finally attain well-being." Because the importance of assisting cancer patients to live in their own way will increase with advancement of cancer therapy and the usually lengthy treatment period required, resilience may be expected to be utilized in nursing practice in the future.
