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Background <p>Esophageal foreign bodies, especially fish bones, are common emergencies that may require surgery like thoracotomy. Psychological impacts such as pain and anxiety are often overlooked. This study explores patients’ psychological experiences during diagnosis, treatment, and recovery to inform effective interventions and improve outcomes.</p> Methods <p>Between May 2022 and May 2023, we employed a purposive sampling technique to select 12 patients who had undergone thoracotomy for the removal of intraesophageal fishbone as participants in our study. Utilizing a phenomenological research framework, we conducted semi-structured interviews and applied Colaizzi’s seven-step method for data analysis to identify emergent themes.</p> Results <p>The psychological experiences of patients at different stages of thoracotomy for intraesophageal fishbone removal can be summarized into five themes: assumptions during the event, helplessness and dependence before surgery, feelings of fatigue after surgery, sense of benefit during the recovery period, and gratitude and hope.</p> Conclusion <p>It is imperative for healthcare professionals to prioritize the psychological rehabilitation of patients by implementing personalized interventions. This approach should aim to facilitate both physical and mental recovery, thereby fostering a renewed sense of hope and well-being in patients.</p>

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A qualitative investigation into the psychological experiences of patients undergoing thoracotomy for the removal of intraesophageal fishbone

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    2025年11月18日

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  • Xiaoying Hou,
  • Junhui Wang,
  • Wenbin Zou

摘要

Background

Esophageal foreign bodies, especially fish bones, are common emergencies that may require surgery like thoracotomy. Psychological impacts such as pain and anxiety are often overlooked. This study explores patients’ psychological experiences during diagnosis, treatment, and recovery to inform effective interventions and improve outcomes.

Methods

Between May 2022 and May 2023, we employed a purposive sampling technique to select 12 patients who had undergone thoracotomy for the removal of intraesophageal fishbone as participants in our study. Utilizing a phenomenological research framework, we conducted semi-structured interviews and applied Colaizzi’s seven-step method for data analysis to identify emergent themes.

Results

The psychological experiences of patients at different stages of thoracotomy for intraesophageal fishbone removal can be summarized into five themes: assumptions during the event, helplessness and dependence before surgery, feelings of fatigue after surgery, sense of benefit during the recovery period, and gratitude and hope.

Conclusion

It is imperative for healthcare professionals to prioritize the psychological rehabilitation of patients by implementing personalized interventions. This approach should aim to facilitate both physical and mental recovery, thereby fostering a renewed sense of hope and well-being in patients.