Prioritising, downplaying and self-preservation: Processes significant to coping in advanced cancer patients

摘要: To date there has been little research that describes the relation between individual and their environment as foundation for coping process in advanced cancer patients. The aim of study was to identify describe, from a patient perspective, processes are significant with cancer. We used method Grounded Theory described by Strauss Corbin. Data were generated through qualitative interviews. A total 18 interviews conducted. central theme “The struggle be participant one’s own life”. This involved three processes: prioritising, downplaying self-preservation, each which different ways endeavours either maintain or re-establish feeling being participant. awareness complement existing knowledge about patients, showing how patients make use meaning-based efforts increase experience lives.